"We would like to wish everyone a Happy St Patrick's Day!" Tourism Ireland’s Acting Deputy Head of Great Britain, David Wood, said: “St Patrick’s Day Festival in London’s Trafalgar Square returns for a fantastic day showcasing the vibrancy of Irish culture, arts, food and community. Join Tourism Ireland in celebrating on the 16th March Come and celebrate London’s St Patrick’s Day Festival on Sunday 17 March in Trafalgar Square. There’ll be the best of Irish arts, culture, food, music to enjoy, and more, including the spectacular annual parade. This year’s St Patrick’s Day parade is lined up for Sunday March 16, with more than 50,000 partygoers expected to come out and celebrate. Recent figures show there are more than 170,000 Irish expats in London and many more have Irish heritage. Needless to say, St Patrick’s Day in London is a big deal. The Mayor of London’s St Patrick’s Festival is back on Sunday 16 March 2025. This annual event has become a highlight of London’s cultural calendar, bringing together visitors and Londoners alike to celebrate the many contributions the Irish community have made to our great city. Expect a St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 16, 2025) The annual parade will feature Irish marching bands, dancers, and cultural floats moving through London’s streets. St. Patrick’s Festival at Trafalgar Square (March 16, 2025) A free-entry event with live music, dance performances, food stalls, and fun family activities. A festival and parade are some of the activities lined up in London to mark St Patrick's Day. There will also be a festival in Trafalgar Square from 12:00 to 18:00 GMT showcasing arts, music A festival and parade are some of the activities lined up in London to mark St Patrick's Day. Skip to content Watch Live There will also be a festival in Trafalgar Square from 12:00 to 18:00 Date: Sunday,16th March, 2025 Starting Point: Near Green Park Station Time: 12pm . Come and celebrate London’s St Patrick’s Day Festival on Sunday 16th March, 2025 in T rafalgar Square. It takes place across central London and spills into Trafalgar Square. When and where is London's St Patrick's Day parade 2025? St Patrick's Day itself falls on a Monday this year, so the event St Patrick's Day Festival in Trafalgar Square. Join the St Patrick's Day Parade and Festival, which takes place in Trafalgar Square from 12pm to 6pm. Watch St Patrick’s Day performances by well-known Irish acts, rising stars and special guests. Then, browse craft stalls, and tuck into traditional and modern Irish food from the market. A festival and parade are some of the activities lined up in London to mark St Patrick's Day. dance troupes and pageantry will travel from Hyde Park past Trafalgar Square and on to Whitehall. Recent figures show there are more than 170,000 Irish expats in London and many more have Irish heritage. Needless to say, St Patrick’s Day in London is a big deal. This year’s St Patrick’s
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