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I’m going to include the main festive things to do on St Patrick’s Day in Dublin along with some non-festive activities. Below, you’ll find everything from the St Patrick’s Day Parade and trad music sessions to walks, hikes and unique St Patrick’s Day activities. 1. The Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 17th) No Paddy’s Day in Dublin is complete without spending some time at the pub. Enjoy a traditional Irish music session and sip on a pint of Guinness – or two – for a true Irish experience. Various iconic pubs around the city will host special events on the big day. Some must-visit spots include The Cobblestone in Smithfield, Darkey Kelly’s Where is St. Patrick’s day celebrated in Dublin? St. Patrick’s Day 2025 will host many events throughout the city over three days. The parade takes place on 17 March, beginning at 12 noon. So, if you plan on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, you are in for a great time, with lots of fun events to experience and many memories to make. Taste the local cuisine. For food and drink enthusiasts, the 'Me auld Flower' festival is a must-attend event during St. Patrick's Day. This brand-new food and drink festival celebrates the best of Irish cuisine and features local artisan producers, chefs, and brewers including The Wooded Pig and The Village Butcher, to name a few. First hosted in 1931, half a million people are expected to line the streets of Dublin for the annual St Patrick's Day parade in 2024. It takes place on Sunday, March 17. Advertisement St Patrick’s Festival is set to be the most ambitious ever, with a schedule of events, gigs and parties taking place through day and night March 15 to 17. The main event is the parade, when half a million people will line the streets to watch the colourful floats wind their way from the start at Parnell Square to the finishing point at the junction of Kevin Street and Cuffe Street. The Best Places for St Patrick’s Day Pictures. Dublin turns into a photographer’s dream on St Patrick’s Day. But if you only take pictures on O’Connell Street, you’re missing out on some of the best spots. Dame Lane – This hidden alley is full of colorful street art that makes for a perfect St Patrick’s Day pictures backdrop. Plus St Patrick’s Festival. No harm in including Dublin’s official celebration station, St Patrick’s Festival in the mix. Obviously, the parade will be the main attraction for many, but the Festival Quarter will also be in situ all weekend at Collin’s Barracks with a mini-funfair, food and craft stalls and Main Stage with performances from The Pillow Queens, Sprints and Basht to name a few. With each passing year, Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get even bigger and better. No doubt 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet. Beyond the famous parade, there’s plenty of things to do in Dublin during the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Here’s a look at some of the top things to do while you’re there! 1. You’ve got the luck of the Irish if you find yourself sipping a pint in Dublin on St. Patrick’s Day. From cozy snugs to weathered watering holes favoured by musicians passing along traditional Irish tunes, our St. Patrick’s Day guide to Dublin’s top pubs will have you well off the beaten path, so you can feel a little more like a local while indulging in the craic. Limerick hosts one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parades outside of Dublin, with 70,000 spectators filling the city streets every year. There are numerous floats, bands and community groups that provide a riot of noise, color, and entertainment. 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
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