Location: Downtown Dublin and Dublin City Park Whether you’re Irish by birth or just Irish for the day, our St. Patrick’s Day Festival offers something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this festive and unforgettable event! Mark your calendar and join us for a day full of laughter, joy, and Irish cheer. Admission: Free Entry All daytime events will be free of charge, along with the full day and night programme on St. Patrick’s Day. No ticket is required and entry is on a first come, first served basis, subject to capacity. Currently there is only one ticketed event. All ages are welcome between 12 noon and 6pm. At 6.30pm the festival area turns into an adults St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin is an experience like no other, and 2025 is set to be absolutely incredible! The city parade kicks off at midday, making its way through the streets with stunning floats, marching bands, and performers bringing this year’s theme, ‘Eachtraí’ (Adventures), to life. Courtesy St Patrick's Festival Dublin. No St. Patrick’s Day trip to Ireland is complete without a stop at the capital, host of the world’s largest St. Patrick’s Festival (March 15 to 17 How to Spend St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin. Below are the top ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, Ireland. 1. Watch the Legendary Dublin Parade. If you’re in Dublin for St. Patrick’s Day, the parade is non-negotiable. It’s the highlight of the city’s festivities. 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 St. Patrick's Day Parade: Dublin's annual parade steps off at 11 a.m. from Metro Place North and Frantz The entry fee is $55 and available $8 for children ages 8 to 17 and free for On Monday, 17 March , 2025, at 12 pm, Dublin will host the National St. Patrick's Day Parade, a celebration at the heart of Irish culture and heritage. Over half a million spectators will gather to witness over 4,000 participants, including global marching bands, performers, dancers, and extravagant floats. The National St. Patrick's Festival will be celebrating fun right in the heart of Dublin City from 15-18 March 2025 - where tales, trails and treasures await! Here are all the events you don't Waterford man Fr Luke Wadding was the founder of St Patrick’s Day. Therefore it is only natural that The Deise goes all out for the special day. In celebration, this year, Waterford is having a 4-day celebration with many free events for all ages. Here is a rundown of the few days. St. Patrick's Day Parade: Dublin's annual parade steps off at 11 a.m. from Metro Place North and Frantz The entry fee is $55 and available $8 for children ages 8 to 17 and free for Tokyo has one of the most unique St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, featuring a Japanese-Irish cultural blend. The Tokyo St. Patrick’s Parade on Omotesando Avenue features Irish dancers, musicians, and even samurais wearing green! Fun Fact: The first St. Patrick’s Day parade in Asia was held in Tokyo in 1992, organized by the Irish Network Guinness Open Gate Brewery Through March 17, Baltimore, Maryland 🔗 Details. Guinness’ Baltimore outpost is transporting you straight to Dublin through St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick's Day Festival in Dublin. Whilst the parade is the main event, Dublin's St. Patrick's Festival extends through the whole weekend, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Some highlights include: Pop Up Paddy's Cabaret: A festival favourite, featuring comedy, music, and theatrical performances. An ancient religious holiday to honor saint Patrick who introduced Christianity to Ireland during the 5th century, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a vibrant celebration of Irish tradition and culture. Incredibly, the custom that is associated with St. Patrick’s Day parades originated not in Ireland however, but rather in the United States. Make a visit to Christ Church Cathedral part of your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and embark on a journey through history in Dublin’s spiritual heart. Located in the heart of Dublin city centre, Christ Church was originally a Viking church and has been welcoming pilgrims and visitors for almost 1,000 years. This working Anglican cathedral Sat., noon to 6 p.m., Southwest D.C., free entry. 🔗 Details. Find some good craic at The Wharf’s free festival with Irish music, dancing, sports and drinks.. The 19th Street Band, Poehemia Dublin gets crowded during St. Patrick’s Day, making public transport the best option for hassle-free travel. Public Transportation Options. 🚋 Luas (Tram): Green and Red lines provide easy access to parade routes and festival venues. Extended night services will operate on March 17. 🚌 Dublin Bus: Special St. Patrick’s Day routes with About this event Join us on the streets of Dublin for the spectacular National St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday March 17 2025! The National St. Patrick’s Day Parade really is the centre of the world on St. Patrick’s Day – a genuinely bucket-list worthy adventure in Ireland’s capital city, which lies at the heart of the global celebration of our Irish culture, heritage and people. Check out our free digital section right now. To see a full color print edition, pick up a copy of the March 13 edition of The Dublin Citizen. St. Patrick's Day Festival in Dublin!
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