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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 centre of every St. Patrick’s Festival, the Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Monday March 17 th at 1.30pm through the streets of Kilkenny. . Putting Kilkenny centre stage the parade will weave through the medieval streets celebrating Irish culture, music and our diverse local co 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 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 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. 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! 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! 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. Sharon Shannon, Lunar Banquet and Fireworks Complete this form to enter the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Kilkenny. Before and after the Parade the streets of Kilkenny will be full of lively entertainment and activity with live music, food and crafts at the Festival Market, Street Entertainment, carnival rides and fun for all the family! Make a day of it, or better still make a couple 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. 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! The big day is nearly upon us! St. Patrick’s Day is the centre of our festival and will see Kilkenny city come alive with pageantry, craic agus ceoil! The main event is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Kilkenny city. Beginning at 1.30pm the Parade will begin at the top of John’s Street, continue on to Rose Inn Street, take a right up High 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. The deadline to join this year's Kilkenny St Patrick’s Day parade is Monday, February 17. Organisers are calling on communities, businesses, local charities, clubs and social groups to be a part of the grand parade and pinnacle of the city’s St Patrick’s Festival from March 14 - 17. 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 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. During our St. Patrick’s Festival the city and county come alive with pageantry, craic agus ceol. Enjoy free events, workshops, and performances, and the main event – The St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny takes place alongside Kilkenny Tradfest. A traditional music festival with gigs from some of the best This year’s parade promises to be a vibrant celebration of Kilkenny’s unique culture, creativity, and community spirit. Join us on St. Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17, 2025, the parade will wind through the historic streets of Kilkenny, bringing color, music, and joy to spectators from near and far. Be Part of the Parade Last year's St Patrick's Day Parade in Urlingford was one of Kilkenny's fantastic celebrations of our national day - and now it's time to get ready for the 2025 parade! Entries are now open for parade floats. Organised by Urlingford Town Team and the
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