The Newry and Downpatrick St Patrick’s Day preparations are well underway with events in both locations from 12noon to 4pm on 17 March. In Newry there's something for all the family based around Hill Street and McClelland Park, including free face painting and climbing walls. Live music and dance will attract crowds to Marcus Square and Margaret Square, featuring the ever-popular Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025 in Newry. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Newry with interesting events near you. From parades to pub crawls there is everything that you would want to celebrate this day in Newry. Led by Saint Patrick himself, the St Patrick's Day Parade in Newry City on Monday 17 March 2025 will offer a feast for eyes and ears as swirling dancers, community floats and costumed characters entertain the crowds. In addition, in the run-up to St Patrick’s Day, Down Arts Centre will be hosting a screening of the critically acclaimed Irish documentary, ‘North Circular’ on Friday 14 March. And don’t miss the spectacular outdoor fire performance, Fireside Stories by renowned circus company, Nikki & JD and Lost Dog in Downpatrick, Newcastle and Newry Newry and Mourne Museum will host a variety of events to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025. Activities include Jumping Clay arts and crafts workshops for children to create festive models, sensory play sessions by Mini Explorers with themed sensory trays and play areas, and a musical performance by Briege Murphy combining her love of Irish traditional and American folk songs. About St Patrick's Day Parades will be the centre of celebrations in Newry City and Downpatrick on St Patrick’s Day. Led by Saint Patrick himself, the St Patrick's Day Parade in Newry City on Monday 17 March 2025 will offer a feast for eyes and ears as swirling dancers, community floats and costumed characters entertain the crowds. St. Brigid’s: 10.30am – St. Catherine’s Band will be present. St. Catherine’s: 8.00am, 9.30am, 11.00am & 12.30pm. Mass in Irish. Beidh Aifreann Gaeilge ceiliúrtha san Ard-Eaglais ar leath i ndiaidh a deich ar Lá Féile Pádraig. The 10.30am Mass in the Cathedral for St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated in Irish. A carnival parade will be the centre of celebrations in Newry on Monday 17 March. Led by St Patrick himself, the parade will offer a feast for eyes and ears as swirling dancers, community floats and costumed characters entertain the crowds. An array of immersive entertainment will also be on offer in a number of locations within the City Centre from 12pm-4pm, with on-street performances D District (Newry, Mourne, and Down): • Downpatrick: – The Downe Old Car Club Cavalcade will commence at 12:00 pm, followed by the main parade, both starting on Ardglass Road and proceeding through town centre streets until approximately 3:30 pm. – Family entertainment will be available in St Patrick Square and behind The Grove Shopping Find tickets & information for St Patricks Day Parade in Newry City. happening at Hill Street, Newry, BT34 1, United Kingdom, Newry, NI on Mon, 17 Mar, 2025 at 12:00 pm GMT. Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025 in Newry, Pennsylvania. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Newry, Pennsylvania with interesting events near you. From parades to pub crawls there is everything that you would want to celebrate this day in Newry, Pennsylvania. Find tickets & information for St Patricks Day Parade in Newry City. happening at Hill Street, Newry, BT34 1, United Kingdom, Newry, NI on Mon, 17 Mar, 2025 at 12:00 pm GMT. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. 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 Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025 in Newry. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Newry with interesting events near you. From parades to pub crawls there is everything that you would want to celebrate this day in Newry. Newry Museum have announced their St Patrick's Day events with a range of children's events and a musical treat for the older ones. Starting off there will be Jumping Clay arts and crafts workshops from 9.30am until 10.30am and again at 10.45am until 11.45am Children will get a chance to make their own St. Patrick ’s Day model just in time for the parade. These workshops The Newry and Downpatrick St Patrick’s Day preparations are well underway with events in both locations from 12noon to 4pm on 17 March. In Newry there's something for all the family based around Hill Street and McClelland Park, including free face painting and climbing walls. Live music and dance will attract crowds to Marcus Square and Margaret Square, featuring the ever-popular Forty six pupils from St Paul's High School, Bessbrook are heading to America on the trip of a lifetime this weekend to take part in the 2025 New York St Patrick's Day Parade. Teacher Peter Slane said : "This marks a major milestone for the school’s music department, as years of dedication, practice, and hard work have culminated in this prestigious opportunity to perform Newry is getting ready for the annual St Patrick's Day festival. This year it falls on Sunday 17 March and it promises to be the perfect blend of tradition, culture, and free family-friendly activities, ensuring a memorable experience for locals and tourists alike. As well as the annual parade there will be no shortage of activities for young and old on Hill Street. The very popular 54th St Patrick Day Parade Lineup. Sunday March 16, 2025. Grand Marshal – Brian Hebert Queen – Jennifer Hebert. Parade Captain – Kelly Carrigan, Sr. – 504-296-0470 Parade Co-Captain – Carl Wilt – 504-952-7343. Parade Lineup Contact – Brian Hebert – 504-376-3261 Parade Day Staging Area Marshal – Jason Dauzat – 504-450-4177
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