Here in Brazil we celebrate it too...

It is popular in Moscow. Where is a parage on Arbat street every year. A lot of concerts of Irish bands. And at every second bar you can find special menu for this day. And there is green beer everythere) But it is not an official celebration.

there is a school in my country named after him...

So so, a leprechaun told you? <img title="Sealed" src="http://www.italki.com/Scripts/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-sealed.gif" alt="Sealed" border="0" />

But to answer your question, Sunny, I've never celebrated St. Patrick's Day in my life, nor seen a parade or feast here in Germany.