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Credit: Facebook / Cork St. Patrick’s Festival. On Paddy’s Day at 1 pm, go down to South Mall in Cork, where the city’s largest St. Patrick’s Day Festival will occur. This year’s theme will be ‘A Century of Stories’ and will feature over 3,500 participants, making this one of the best St. Patrick’s Day events happening in Ireland. Home of the very first St Patrick's Day parade back in 1903, the city of Waterford in Ireland's Ancient East celebrates Ireland’s patron saint with a four-day St Patrick’s Festival from March Whether you’re drawn to grand parades, live music, or intimate local gatherings, here’s a guide to the main St. Patrick’s Day events in 2025 Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Festival Dates: March 15–17, 2025 Website: St. Patrick’s Festival Dublin Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Festival is the most iconic celebration in Ireland, offering a three Perhaps the most famous Paddy’s Day event in Ireland, Dublin St Patrick’s Festival returns with a bang in 2025. A three-day extravaganza of music, arts, and culture culminates on 17 March with the famous parade through the city streets. Home of the very first St Patrick's Day parade back in 1903, this ancient Viking city celebrates Ireland’s patron saint with a four-day St Patrick’s Festival featuring everything from a parade to river cruises, whiskey tastings and music events. St. Patrick’s Day Family Fun Day. Festina Lente | March 17th. Festina Lente in Bray is hosting a family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17th, perfect for a day of fun and creativity. Set within the beautiful gardens, the event features a range of activities for children, including pony rides, face painting and shamrock The small Co. Mayo town of Kiltimagh hosts the St Patrick's Week Festival with music, dance and art events based around the St Patrick's Day Parade. North West. Letterkenny in Co. Donegal hosts it annual St Patrick's Day Festival on the 17th an event that gets bigger each year attracting people from around the region. Northern Ireland St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th is Ireland’s most significant cultural celebration, a national holiday marked by events, traditions, and nationwide tributes to Ireland’s patron saint. With half a million spectators expected to line this year’s route, the Parade will feature 7 large scale pageants, 6 showpieces and 12 marching bands from across Ireland, North America and Austria and over 4,000 participants in what is shaping up to be the largest ever National St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Home of the very first St Patrick's Day parade back in 1903, the city of Waterford in Ireland's Ancient East celebrates Irelandʼs patron saint with a four-day St Patrickʼs Festival from March 14-17 featuring everything from a parade to river cruises, whiskey tastings, Celtic knot workshops, and music events. Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant’s St. Patrick’s Day 2025. March 13–17. Head here for five consecutive days of authentic St. Patrick’s Day experiences. There’s a lineup of live music, traditional Irish foods, dancing, and entertainment — and of, course, Jameson and Guinness — to help you celebrate the right way this year. Share this event: St. Patrick’s Day band night - Big Nothing, Infared and Moonlight Eclipse Save this event: St. Patrick’s Day band night - Big Nothing, Infared and Moonlight Eclipse Just added Junior Beginner Kayaking Course 2025 Citywide Events; Map and parade route; Registered in Ireland No. 243808. Unit 1, Blackhall Green, Blackhall Place, Dublin, Dublin, D07NY07, Ireland Registered St Patrick’s Day is a global event, with many celebrations and initiatives taking place all over the world. This year, the Embassy looks forward to welcoming Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (with special responsibility for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity), Christopher O’Sullivan TD, for a The National St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin - March 17, 2025. This year’s National St. Patrick’s Day Parade, driven by the values of joy, community, diversity, and sustainability, promises While St. Patrick’s Day festivities are celebrated globally, the largest festival connected to Ireland is Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. This week-long traditional Irish music event showcases the best musicians, dancers, and performers in the genre, making it a must-attend for fans of authentic Irish culture. Home of the very first St Patrick's Day parade back in 1903, this ancient Viking city celebrates Ireland’s patron saint with a four-day St Patrick’s Festival featuring everything from a parade to river cruises, whiskey tastings and music events. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, also commonly known as St. Paddy’s Day (never St. Patty’s Day), is a religious holiday, but because of the festivities, it has become an event that showcases the folklore and vibrant green hues of the Irish culture. The St. Patrick’s Day Festival Parade passes right by Christ Church Cathedral, with grandstands 16-17 offering a prime view of the celebrations. The parade begins at 12:00 noon, and due to road closures, the cathedral will open for visiting once the parade has ended and access is restored.
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