St Patrick’s Day 2010
Everyone loves the traditional celebrations that make up St Patrick’s Day. This event celebrates all things Irish, with laughter, fun and, of course, Guinness!
The annual St Patrick’s Day parade and festival take place on 14 March.
Everyone loves the traditional celebrations that make up St Patrick’s Day. This event celebrates all things Irish, with laughter, fun and, of course, Guinness!
The annual St Patrick’s Day parade and festival take place on 14 March.
St Patrick’s Day in London
Party like the Irish, in London!
This year St Patrick’s Day falls on 17 March, but you’ll find special events taking place throughout the week, including the famous St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival.
St Patrick’s Day is celebrated across the capital, with parties in many pubs and bars. Expect green decor, Guinness, Irish whiskey and lots of fun!
You might also find a special menu or two at London’s restaurants.
St Patrick’s Day Parade
The exciting St Patrick’s Day Parade takes place every year in London. This year it’s happening on Sunday 14 March.
The St Patrick’s Day Parade involves marching bands, floats, street theatre and more. All 32 Irish counties are represented, dressed in their traditional county colours, as well as London’s Irish community and other Londoners. This year, keep an eye out for the eco-friendly rickshaw floats.
The parade starts in Piccadilly at 12 noon and continues through Central London and Trafalgar Square, dispersing at Whitehall Palace.
St Patrick’s Day Festival
As well as the parade, you can see the best of Irish music, dance and culture in Trafalgar Square at the St Patrick’s Day Festival on 14 March. This fun, family day out starts at 11.30am and finishes at 6pm. Highlights include:
Children’s Culture Corner with storytelling, animation and poetry
Traditional Irish ceili dancing
Celebrity MCs
More About St Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick is one of the patron Saints of Ireland and the day is traditionally celebrated with a feast.
St Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland. It is celebrated all over the world, by people of both Irish and non-Irish descent.
To ensure you get your Irish fix, check out our guide to Irish arts and culture in London
