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From lively music festivals to traditional parades that flood the streets in green, these are the best events around Ireland to celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2025. With events scheduled all around the country over the Paddy’s Day weekend, you’ll be spoilt for choice with epic celebrations suitable for the entire family. People are getting ready to go green this weekend as Northern Ireland celebrates St Patrick’s Day. Monday, 17 March 2025 many St Patrick’s Day events at home and abroad have been dominated In the Republic of Ireland, County Down comedian and Late Late Show presenter Patrick Kielty was this year's grand master of one of the world's biggest St Patrick's Day parades. Events are taking place around Northern Ireland for St Patrick's Day on Monday. A St Patrick's Day celebration and tea dance will take place from 13:00 GMT to 16:00 GMT on Saturday in Market The Great Debate: Patty’s Day vs. Paddy’s Day vs. St. Patrick’s Day. Let’s get straight to the point: It’s Paddy’s Day, not Patty’s Day. The confusion arises mainly in North America, where some mistakenly shorten St. Patrick’s Day to Patty’s Day. However, in Ireland, this is considered incorrect. Here’s why: St Patrick's Day celebrations are underway across Northern Ireland. The St Patrick's Day parade in Belfast officially started outside City Hall at around 1.30pm, with streets lined as the public 4. The Grand Parade in Belfast. Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital, hosts one of the region’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parades. From spirited performances by traditional musicians and dancers to floats showcasing Irish myths and legends, the parade is a vibrant spectacle. Entertainment St Patrick’s Day: From cocktail classes to train rides - the best events taking place across Northern Ireland There are variety of parades, parties and pilgrimages taking place in I have spent the last 35 St. Patrick’s Day’s in Ireland, so the guide below is first-hand knowledge. Below, you’ll find the different ways that St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland is celebrated and no – people don’t just spend the day in one of the many pubs in Ireland 1. There are St. Patrick’s Day parades of all shapes and sizes Celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2025 in Dublin like a local! Discover hidden events, secret parades, top photo spots & real Irish traditions beyond the tourist traps. St Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway in Belfast on March 17th 2025 (Photo by Kevin Scott) Thousands of people are gathered in towns and cities across Northern Ireland to celebrate St Patrick. Northern Ireland is ready for a vibrant St Patrick’s Day celebration, with towns and cities turning green in honour of Ireland’s patron saint. Monday, 17 March 2025 Newsletters For you, St. Patrick's Day is heritage and history rather than a loud celebration. You can probably be found walking the sacred grounds of Down Cathedral and paying quiet homage at St. Patrick's grave. If someone else starts a conversation, you're ready with fascinating stories of St. Patrick, because, really, most people don't know the full story. The 2025 St Patrick's Day celebrations feature over two weeks of events. The biggest Irish language family fun day of its kind will take place on Saturday 8 March from 1pm-4pm at Custom House A vigil walk will take place between St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral at 19:30 GMT on Sunday 16 March. See the full list of Armagh events , external . Events are taking place around Northern Ireland for St Patrick's Day on Monday. A St Patrick's Day celebration and tea dance will take place from 13:00 GMT to 16:00 GMT on Saturday in Market St. Patrick’s Day - and the week surrounding it - is the perfect time for a vibrant and unforgettable celebration. Known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and welcoming people, Northern Ireland offers an incredible range of events and experiences that bring the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day to life. Here are only some of the things happening across Northern Ireland for St Patrick's Day 2025: Belfast. St Patrick's Day Parade - March 17 St Patrick's Day Celebrations at Hillsborough Castle The leaders of Ireland's Sinn Féin party, Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill, have announced they will not attend this year's St. Patrick's Day events at the White House in protest against U Saint Patrick’s Day in Belfast, Northern Ireland, lasts a full 2 weeks and, like the other cities mentioned, includes music festivals and a parade. It also features Féile an Earraigh , a culture and arts festival that is meant to promote Irish culture, music, and language.
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