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There is something for all ages and tastes at St. Patrick's Festival Kilkenny! Expect a mixture of free and ticketed events, including live music, walking tours, family entertainment, highlight events and the St. Patrick's Day Parade! March 14th -17th 2025. The day will finish with the festival finale a free performance by Kíla on the Festival Stage at 5pm. St. Patrick’s Day is one of 4 days of festival fun at St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2025! Taking place from the 14 th – 17 th March, with American Marching Bands, street entertainment, kids shows, workshops, live music, fire shows and The 2025 Parade theme is Bí Beo, Bí Linn – be with us, be alive and be part of the celebration this St. Patrick’s Day at the Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Parade applications are now open and community groups, organisations, local businesses and performers are encouraged to get involved and be part of our community and animate and St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny gets bigger every year and this year’s theme – ‘Bí Beo, Bí Linn’ (be alive, be with us) – encourages you to join in on the fun. Locals and visitors alike will be wowed by circus performers, treated to non-stop toe-tapping tunes and, of course, marvel at the all-important St. Patrick’s Day parade Enjoy several days of festival fun, March 14th – 17th, with American Marching Bands, Street Entertainment, Funfair, Festival Market, Children’s Shows, Workshops, Live Music, Kilkenny Tradfest music festival, special events and of course the St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The 2025 Parade theme is Bí Beo, Bí Linn – come alive and be part of The 2025 Parade theme is ‘Bí Beo, Bí Linn’ – ‘Be with Us, Be Alive’ and be part of the celebration this St. Patrick’s Day at the Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The centre of every St. Patrick’s Festival, the Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Monday March 17th at 1.30pm through the streets of Kilkenny. Relaxed & Wheelchair Accessible Viewing Areas at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the festival’s biggest highlights, will wind its way through the heart of Kilkenny on March 17th at 1:30 PM. We recognize that for some, large crowds and high-energy environments can be overwhelming or challenging to navigate. Look out for surprise pop-up performances on the Parade Plaza and an explosive fireworks display that will light up the Kilkenny skies. The weekend culminates in the big spectacle, the St. Patrick’s Day parade, when the city comes alive with local stories and community spirit. This year's theme is Bí Beo, Bí Linn – be alive, be with us. The weekend culminates in the big spectacle, the St Patrick’s Day parade and when the city comes alive with colour, local stories and community spirit, followed by a free live performance from Kila on the festival stage with the iconic Kilkenny Castle as its backdrop. An explosive fireworks display will light up Kilkenny skies on Sunday St Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny has grown from a one-day event to a lively four-day spectacle and a firm favourite for visitors in Ireland and further afield. The ‘Big Festival in a Small City St. Patrick's Festival Kilkenny | St. Patrick's Day Parade | Family Entertainment | Free Events | Fun for all | 14-17 March 2025 | Kilkenny, Ireland On St. Patrick’s Day, in a dramatic display, the Kilkenny Historical Re-enactment Group will take visitors back to medieval Kilkenny to relive that fateful day of November 3 in the year 1324 with The Trial of Dame Alice Kyteler. Join them in the Rothe House courtyard for this 15min performance post Parade. Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place on March 17th on the streets of Kilkenny city, beginning at 1.30pm. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around the world, but there is nothing quite like celebrating it in Ireland. Kilkenny is an intimate city, with medieval streets and a 900 year old castle, full of warmth, culture, heritage Excitement Builds for St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2025 Parade: Applications Now Open!Kilkenny, Ireland – 24/01/2025 – The countdown to the 2025 St. Patrick’s Festival in Kilkenny has officially begun, with parade applications now open for community groups, performers, businesses, and local organizations eager to take part in this cherished annual event. With pageantry and entertainment, join our community this St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate Irish heritage, culture, creativity and community! THE 2025 PARADE THEME IS BÍ BEO, BÍ LINN – BE WITH US, BE ALIVE AND BE PART OF THE CELEBRATION THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT THE KILKENNY ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE. Everything you need to know about the Kilkenny City St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2024! The centre of our St. Patrick’s Festival, the Kilkenny city St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Sunday March 17th at 1.30pm. Promising pageantry, craic and a celebration of community and culture! Belfast St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival Date: March 17, 2025 (Parade) - March 14-17, 2025 (Festival) Website: Parade - Festival St. Patrick’s Day Belfast’s celebrations are numerous, with a traditional parade and a music festival throughout the city. The parade begins in the city center with colorful costumes, lively music, and The Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Monday the 17th March 2025 starting at 1.30pm. Details about the Parade route will be sent out in due course. Prize Categories: there are four categories of prize winners which will be announced on the festival stage, followed by a special award ceremony later in the month. Festival Market, Funfair, and the buzz of Kilkenny’s streets filled with celebration We want St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny to be for everyone! Whether you’re watching from an accessible viewing area, live-streaming from home, or experiencing the fun in the heart of the city, we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Kilkenny City. First on the list is of course the Kilkenny City St. Patrick’s Day parade. This parade sits in the middle of an extensive programme of events being run as part of Kilkenny’s St
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