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St. Patrick's Day in London

By Laura Porter, About.com

St. Patrick's Day in London:
St. Patrick's Day is 17 March but one day is not enough in London we have a St. Patrick's Day Festival Week!

The main celebrations happen on the Sunday nearest to 17 March when we have a Parade and a Festival.

St. Patrick's Day London Parade:
Date: Sunday nearest 17 March.
Time: Starts at 12 noon.

The St. Patrick's Day Parade has marching bands from across the UK, Ireland, and USA. There is also plenty of street theater around the streets of central London for a fun family day out.

The Parade Route goes across central London. Check the latest Parade Route map.

St. Patrick's Day London Festival:
Date: Sunday nearest 17 March.
Time: 12 noon - 6pm.

The St. Patrick's Day London Festival is a free family day to experience all things Irish – food, dance, crafts, culture, and music.

St. Patrick's Day Festival Locations:

  • Trafalgar Square - main performance stage
  • Leicester Square - Irish Cultural Village
  • Covent Garden - Irish Food Market

St. Patrick's Day London Organizers:
The Festival, Parade, and Festival Week are organized by the Mayor of London. For more information, see: www.london.gov.uk/stpatricksday.
Best Irish Pubs in London:
Top Irish Pubs in London.
Photos of St. Patrick's Day in London:
We like to dress up in green with the best of 'em. Enjoy these St. Patrick's Day in London Photos.
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