The festival was started by a group of passionate Irish expats in 1995 in order to celebrate St Patrick’s Day and New Zealand’s rich Irish connections. The festival has evolved over the past couple two decades and now encompasses a broad range of cultural, sport and entertainment events including a parade and Irish music and dance. Save the date for the St Patrick's Festival in Auckland on Sunday, March 16. St Patricks Day Parade 2024. Read More. January 23, 2024 Carry a county banner in the Celebrate St Patrick's Day in style | Danny Doolans. This year, Danny Doolans are doing St Patrick's Day even bigger and better than the last! On Saturday 15th, enjoy live Music from 3pm and try out Paddy's corned beef & colcannon. On Sunday 16th, come on down to see live music as well as a performance by traditional Irish dancers from 11am. Auckland’s St Patrick’s Festival Parade will be shimmying down Queen Street for St Patrick’s Day on Sunday. Secure yourself a roadside spot to view myriad floats, marching bands, dance Bringing you closer to Ireland! More details to be released in early 2025. Save the date - Sunday, March 16 - for the 2025 Hugh Green Group St Patrick's Parade in Auckland. Keep an eye on our Facebook page or Instagram profile for more updates. Cathedral Contacts Hours: 9.00 am - 4.30 pm, Monday - Friday. Phone: +64 (9) 303 4509. Fax: +64 (9) 379 8498. Email: info@stpatricks.org.nz St. Patrick's Cathedral 43 Wyndham Street Auckland 1010 New Zealand What to Expect at the Auckland St. Patrick’s Day Parade It is the Auckland St. Patrick’s Day Parade usually takes place on the 17th day of March, sweeping through the downtown area of the city. Streets are alive with a splash of color as people from all walks of life gather to celebrate everything Irish. With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Sunday this year, the 2024 parade will take place on the actual day of celebration – March 17th at 12pm– with organisers anticipating an impressive turnout. On Sunday 16th March 2025, Hoppers invites the folk of Auckland to join in celebrating all things Emerald, this Saint Patrick’s Day. All will be taken on a journey into the heart of a quintessential Saint Patrick’s Day, at Hoppers humble abode. Find tickets & information for St Patricks Day Parade Celebrations. happening at Auckland IRISH CLUB, Auckland, AU on Sun, 16 Mar, 2025 at 12:00 pm NZDT. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. St Patrick & St Joseph Te Whare-Karakia o Hato Pateriki raua ko Hato Hohepa Auckland Christmas vigil Masses 2024 ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID’S CITY Cecil Frances Alexander 1818-1895 Tune: IRBY stood a lowly cattle shed, where a mother laid her baby in a manger for his bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child. Friday 25th December ~ Christmas Day 8 am, 11 am & 4.30 pm (Please note there is NO 7 pm Mass). Saturday 26 December ~ Feast of St Stephen 8.30 am only. Sunday 27th December ~ Feast of the Holy Family 8 am, 11 am, 4.30 pm, 7 pm. Monday 28th to Wednesday 30th December 8.30 am only. Thursday 31st December 2020 8.30 am Mass. Christmas at the Cathedral . Christmas Eve Vigil Masses Saturday 24th December 5 pm ~ Children’s Vigil Mass (Children are encouraged to come dressed as angels or shepherds). 8 pm ~ Vigil Mass 11 pm ~ Service of Readings & Carols followed by mass at Midnight,12 am. Be early to get a seat! Christmas Day Sunday 25th December Cathedral Contacts Hours: 9.00 am - 4.30 pm, Monday - Friday. Phone: +64 (9) 303 4509. Fax: +64 (9) 379 8498. Email: info@stpatricks.org.nz St. Patrick's Cathedral 43 Wyndham Street Auckland 1010 New Zealand Wondering where to celebrate St Patrick's Day 2025 in Auckland and beyond? In this handy 2025 guide, we'll share the most festive spots to get green this St Patrick's Day. Whether you're a St Patrick's Day regular or this is your first time celebrating, round up your pals and join in on the cheer! Welcome to the Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph, situated in downtown Auckland, at the heart of New Zealand’s largest city. On 18 September 1840 Apihai Te Celebrate this St Patrick's Day at Auckland's favourite Irish Bar, Danny Doolans! From 11 am, head in for a pint and some traditional Irish fare as we kick off on our favourite day of the year. Enjoy live Irish music throughout the day and some true Danny's craic all night long. Book your table in advance and celebrate this fun-tastic day with us! the Holy Door in St Peter Christmas Day Wednesday 25th December 8 am, 11 am & 4.30 pm Thursday 26th December Anita Feast of St Stephen 8.30 am only. Friday in the athedral, and coffee before work. Friday 27th & Saturday 28th December Mass at 8.30 am only. Sunday 29th December The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Jospeh Mass 8 am, 11 am & 4.30 pm. Auckland Anniversary Day. Christmas at the Cathedral. St. Patrick's Cathedral 43 Wyndham Street Auckland 1010 New Zealand. Social Media Facebook St. Patrick's Day 2025 happening at Auckland IRISH CLUB, Rocky Nook Ave, Fowlds Park, Mt Albert,Auckland, New Zealand on Mon, 17 Mar, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
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