St Patrick's Day in London

London St Patrick's Day Parade

Party like the Irish, in London! St Patrick's Day is on 17 March but you'll find special events taking place throughout the week.

London St Patrick's Day Parade in Trafalgar Square

The exciting St Patrick's Day Parade takes place every year in London. This year's parade will be on Sunday 18 March. London's St Patrick's Day Parade involves marching bands, floats, street theatre and more. All 32 Irish counties are represented, dressed in their traditional county colours. Other parade participants include members of London's Irish community and other Londoners. 

The parade begins at Green Park at 12pm and will proceed through central London to Trafalgar Square. The event finishes at 6pm.

St Patrick's Day Festival in Trafalgar Square



 

St Patrick's Day in Trafalgar Square



As well as the parade, you'll be treated to the best of Irish music, dance and culture in Trafalgar Square at the free St Patrick's Day Festival. The festival offers free entertainment all day including ceili dancing, traditional Irish music, celebrity MCs, and Irish speakers ready to teach you a few Irish phrases. Don't miss this free family day out.

Other St Patrick's Day Events in London

London St Patrick's Day

St Patrick's Day is celebrated across the capital, with parties in many London pubs and bars. Expect green decor, traditional Irish drinks and lots of fun!

The Irish community in Brent will celebrate with another St Patrick's Day parade on 17 March from Willesden Green Station to Willesden Green Library at 2pm. There will be Irish dancers and singers along the route, food and drink at the library and a fun fair nearby. The event finishes at 7.30pm. Find out more about Brent's St Patrick's Day parade. You might also find a special menu or two at London's restaurants. 

More About St Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick is one of the patron Saints of Ireland and the day is traditionally celebrated with a feast. St Patrick's Day is a national holiday in Ireland. St Patrick's Day is also celebrated all over the world, by people of both Irish and non-Irish descent.

For more about Irish culture in London, take a look at our Ireland in London blog post on Visit London's blog.