St. Patrick's Day - London

St. Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration that falls on March 17th every year, honouring Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland - celebrating Irish heritage and culture. Although it is a public holiday in Ireland, the holiday is celebrated all around the world.?

St. Patrick's Day is a popular holiday in London, with celebrations taking place throughout the city. From traditional parades to pub crawls, there are plenty of ways to get involved in the festivities. Here are some of the ways that St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in London.?

Follow a Parade -

One of the most popular events on St. Patrick's Day is the parade that takes place in central London. The parade starts at Piccadilly and ends at Trafalgar Square, passing through some of London's most iconic landmarks. The parade features Irish dancers, musicians, and floats, and is a colourful and lively celebration of Irish culture.?

Did you know? ?

Contrary to popular belief, the St Patrick’s Day parade is largely a US invention. The tradition began in 1792, when Irish expatriate soldiers, serving in the British army, marked the day by marching through the streets of New York. Now an annual event, the New York procession attracts more than 150,000 participants.?

Get in the Festival spirit?

The St. Patrick's Day festival that takes place in Trafalgar Square. The festival features live music, traditional Irish food, and a variety of stalls selling Irish crafts and souvenirs. The festival is a family-friendly event, with plenty of activities for children to enjoy.?

Pub Crawls?

St. Patrick's Day will always be a good day for a pub crawls through?London. Many bars and pubs in the city offer special St. Patrick's Day?celebrations with live music and entertainment - People donning head to toe?green and enjoying a pint of Guinness. According to estimates, on St Patrick’s Day the world will “gulp 13 million pints” of Guinness, the “dark, creamy concoction” created centuries ago by Arthur Guinness!?

Did you know??

Before cladding yourself in shades of green, it may be worthwhile remembering that the knights of St Patrick actually wore blue, said Time?magazine. And according to descriptions by leading Irish poets and novelists, leprechauns actually sported red jackets!?

Many Irish communities in London organize their own events and celebrations, such as ceilidhs and traditional Irish music sessions – Whether you're Irish or not, it's a great day to join in the fun and celebrate Irish heritage and culture.?