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The theme for this year’s St Patrick’s Day is the forest, sky and sea. Parade participants will be encouraged to incorporate this theme into the floats, costumes and performances. Since 2019 Derry’s St Patrick’s Day Parade has taken place in the city centre. Over 30,000 people are expected to gather in Derry’s city centre for the annual St Patrick;s Day parade and celebrations. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Derry Journal, you get 70% Police in Derry City & Strabane have issued traffic and safety advice ahead of the St. Patrick's Day celebrations this weekend. The St. Patrick's Day Spring Carnival Parade in the city starts at 3pm from Bishop Street Car Park onto Bishop Street, along Shipquay Street to Whitaker Street, turning left onto Foyle Embankment. The irony is that the flag of St. Patrick himself was blue, not green. That only came later for unknown reasons. St Patrick's Day crackdown: Fury as Irish flag BANNED at parade in case it OFFENDS Police in Derry City & Strabane want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable St. Patrick's Day. Speaking ahead of events, Superintendent Pete Brannigan said: "This is always a busy time of the year with a significant number of people visiting the Derry City and Strabane District for St. Patrick’s Day events. Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Lilian Seenoi-Barr, issued an invitation to people to get involved. She said: “St Patrick’s Day is one of the biggest days of the year in Strabane and lots of local families love to come out and enjoy the parade every March. “ Every year there is a St Patrick’s Day weekend event in the White House and I think no Irish politicians should be going to the White House this year to legitimise and indulge a tyrant, who is attacking one group after another in the US - Palestinians, workers, the LGBTQ community, women, migrants - and he plans to go much further. Thank you for signing up! Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Derry Journal, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Moville St Patrick’s Day Festival begins Tens of thousands of people are expected to throng the streets of Derry this St Patrick’s Day as Derry City and Strabane District Council announced its full programme of music, dance, food and Savour mouth-watering food from local vendors, explore the charm of traditional Irish music and be part of the magic as the St Patrick’s Day Parade winds through the streets, showcasing dazzling displays of colour, creativity, and culture. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Spring in Derry! Key information: Date: Monday, 17th of March, 2025
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