When and where is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Armagh 2025? The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Armagh will take place on March 17, 2025, starting at Christian Brothers’ School and passing through Armagh City Centre. It will feature colorful floats, live music, dance performances, and a festive atmosphere for all ages. VisitArmagh.com is Armagh’s official visitor site with events, things to do, tourist information tours and attractions. St Patrick’s Day Parade. Departing Funfair - Shambles Yard, Armagh | 15th - 17th March. Funfair - Solitude Park, Banbridge | 15th - 17th March St Patrick's Day Parade | 17th March. Where To Stay The popular St. Patrick’s Day community parade returns once more to take up the mantle for being one of the largest and most well-attended parades in the country. Participants adorn the roads on all manner of decorated floats, cars and lorries; others make their way on foot dancing and performing along the way. The torch-led walk takes place on Sunday 16 at 7:30p m and connects Armagh’s two breathtaking Cathedrals – St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral and St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic There will be some disruption to traffic in Armagh and Newry this St Patrick’s Day, March 17, with a number of parades and processions taking place. The 1st Armagh Scouts will assemble at Navan Street at 10am before travelling along the following route: Lower Irish Street – Ogle Street Armagh reveals St Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations Home of St Patrick Festival runs from March 9 - 17 the festivities will culminate with Armagh’s iconic parade on the 17 will weave its way COI Cathedral in Armagh lit up green for St Patricks Day. St Patrick's Day Parade in Newry City - March 17. Newry St Patrick's Parade (Image: Visit Mourne Mountains) The torch- led walk takes place on Sunday March, 16 at 7.30pm and connects Armagh’s two breathtaking Cathedrals – St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral and St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral – in a symbolic reflection of St Patrick’s own journey to unite people through Christianity. Co Down. Celebrations are taking place across Newry and Downpatrick — the town named after the patron saint- this year with parades on the 17th at both locations during the day. In Pictures: St Patrick’s Day parade in Armagh – Part II Thousands lined the streets of Armagh for the return of the St Patrick’s Day parade to the city for the first Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 The popular St. Patrick’s Day community parade returns once more to take up the mantle for being of the largest and most well-attended parades in the country. Participants adorn the roads on all manner of decorated floats, cars and lorries; others make their way on foot dancing and performing along the way. Leading up to the big day, you can enjoy street performances, live music, and food stalls along St. Patrick’s Street and Grand Parade. Galway’s St. Patrick’s Parade Date: March 17, 2025 Website: Galway City Council Galway’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebrates the city’s artistic spirit, with street performances, traditional music One of the festival’s most significant events during this year’s St Patrick’s Festival is the Vigil Walk on March 16th at 7:30 PM. This torch-led procession connects St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral and St Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, symbolising St Patrick’s mission of unity through Christianity. Two parades are due to be held in Armagh on St Patrick’s Day. Police are advising motorists of the traffic disruption that will occur in and around the city as a result. Roads in the city centre will be closed between 1pm and 4.30pm for the West Armagh Consortium’s St Patrick’s Day parade. March 13, 2025 at 4:04pm GMT. Renowned singer-songwriter Malachi Cush is set to headline the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in New York, with a series of special performances throughout the weekend. 301 Moved Permanently Thousands lined the streets of Armagh for the return of the St Patrick’s Day parade to the city for the first time since 2019. And what a return it was as the city bustled with enthusiasm for the event which has clearly been missed since the onset of the pandemic. The St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival kicks off at 1 pm. Visitors can enjoy an exciting programme of events taking place throughout the day. From live music to captivating street performances and walkabout characters, there’s lots to enjoy. Sample mouth-watering food from local vendors and don’t miss the incredible St Patrick’s Day Parade.
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