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| Flags, parades and bells mark St David's Day | Flags, parades and bells mark St David's Day |
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| St David's Day celebrations are being held around Wales to mark the national day of the country's patron saint. | St David's Day celebrations are being held around Wales to mark the national day of the country's patron saint. |
| In Caerphilly county more than 70 Army medics who served in Afghanistan are holding a march through Risca. | In Caerphilly county more than 70 Army medics who served in Afghanistan are holding a march through Risca. |
| First Minister Carwyn Jones has already celebrated by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wall Street. | First Minister Carwyn Jones has already celebrated by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wall Street. |
| The Welsh flag is flying above Downing Street while a family fun day is being held at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay. | The Welsh flag is flying above Downing Street while a family fun day is being held at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay. |
| The parade in Risca by 203 (Welsh) Field Hospital will be led by the Band and Corps of Drums of The Royal Welsh. | The parade in Risca by 203 (Welsh) Field Hospital will be led by the Band and Corps of Drums of The Royal Welsh. |
| The volunteers - nurses, doctors, dentists and paramedics in the NHS in Wales in civilian life - will each receive a leek as part of St David's Day tradition, as well as their campaign medals. | The volunteers - nurses, doctors, dentists and paramedics in the NHS in Wales in civilian life - will each receive a leek as part of St David's Day tradition, as well as their campaign medals. |
| Carwyn Jones delivered his St David's Day message at the end of a five-day visit to the United States. | Carwyn Jones delivered his St David's Day message at the end of a five-day visit to the United States. |
| He said: "St David's Day is an opportunity for us to celebrate all the things that make us Welsh - from our language and culture, to sport and spectacular scenery, we have a lot to be proud of. | He said: "St David's Day is an opportunity for us to celebrate all the things that make us Welsh - from our language and culture, to sport and spectacular scenery, we have a lot to be proud of. |
| "This year we have even more to shout about as we have proved that Wales can punch above its weight on the global stage. We have shed old stereotypes to emerge as a strong contender in business. | "This year we have even more to shout about as we have proved that Wales can punch above its weight on the global stage. We have shed old stereotypes to emerge as a strong contender in business. |
| "The DT100 festival, a year-long celebration of Dylan Thomas' life and works, is also showcasing Wales as an international cultural hub. | "The DT100 festival, a year-long celebration of Dylan Thomas' life and works, is also showcasing Wales as an international cultural hub. |
| 'Maximise' opportunities | 'Maximise' opportunities |
| "And while we have achieved much, there are many significant events in the pipeline that will boost our profile on the world stage even further. | "And while we have achieved much, there are many significant events in the pipeline that will boost our profile on the world stage even further. |
| "This autumn the NATO summit will be held in Newport. This is possibly the biggest diplomatic gathering to be held in Britain, the fact they chose Wales speaks volumes. | "This autumn the NATO summit will be held in Newport. This is possibly the biggest diplomatic gathering to be held in Britain, the fact they chose Wales speaks volumes. |
| "If President Obama's attendance is confirmed, it will be the first visit by a serving US President to Wales, meaning the eyes of the world really will be on us, and we fully intend to maximise the opportunities created by this. | "If President Obama's attendance is confirmed, it will be the first visit by a serving US President to Wales, meaning the eyes of the world really will be on us, and we fully intend to maximise the opportunities created by this. |
| The Welsh flag was hoisted above Downing Street at 07:45 GMT. | The Welsh flag was hoisted above Downing Street at 07:45 GMT. |
| Prime Minister David Cameron said: "St David's Day is a time to celebrate Wales' rich and illustrious history, its beautiful language and its cultural heritage. | Prime Minister David Cameron said: "St David's Day is a time to celebrate Wales' rich and illustrious history, its beautiful language and its cultural heritage. |
| "Yet this year, we also look forward to a time where Wales will have the opportunity to showcase its credentials on a truly international stage. | "Yet this year, we also look forward to a time where Wales will have the opportunity to showcase its credentials on a truly international stage. |
| "In September, the NATO Summit will be hosted in south Wales, providing everyone - from business leaders to school children - with a unique opportunity to present the very best of Wales to a global audience." | "In September, the NATO Summit will be hosted in south Wales, providing everyone - from business leaders to school children - with a unique opportunity to present the very best of Wales to a global audience." |
| St David's Day events and festivals around Wales include a parade in Wrexham with a food and craft market in Queen's Square and a Wacky Welsh Arts & Crafts Session at Mold Library, Flintshire. | St David's Day events and festivals around Wales include a parade in Wrexham with a food and craft market in Queen's Square and a Wacky Welsh Arts & Crafts Session at Mold Library, Flintshire. |
| But events are not restricted to Wales. | But events are not restricted to Wales. |
| Welsh lamb and Welsh beef are on the menu for more than 350 expats at the Dubai Welsh Society's St David's Day Ball this weekend. | Welsh lamb and Welsh beef are on the menu for more than 350 expats at the Dubai Welsh Society's St David's Day Ball this weekend. |
| On Tuesday, the Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) holds a Welsh buffet breakfast at the European Parliament in Brussels. | On Tuesday, the Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) holds a Welsh buffet breakfast at the European Parliament in Brussels. |
| How are you celebrating St David's Day? Send a photo of your day to newsonline.wales@bbc.co.uk - please include details of who you are and where the photo was taken. |