St Patrick’s Day in England: Where to go and what to do
St Patrick’s day may be a traditionally Irish celebration, but for many years it has been an event celebrated across the world, with March 17th guaranteeing festivities in every location. England is no different, with many cities putting on parades and weekend long festivals to celebrate all kinds of Irish culture.
With the day falling on a Thursday this year, most festivities will be held over the 12th and 13th March. We’ve listed a few of the top places to go, and some of the activities on offer for this year’s St Patrick’s day celebrations.
London
London’s celebrations for St Patrick’s Day can span over the entire week, with many venues offering club nights, themed-bar nights, performances, music, and food to honour the Irish culture.
On the Sunday closest to St Patrick’s day (13th March in 2016), London’s St Patrick’s Day Parade takes place in Central London, travelling around Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and Covent Garden. Be sure to check out the marching bands and performers on the many floats, and don’t forget to stop off in one of the many authentic Irish pubs for a few pints afterwards!
Manchester
The UK’s biggest St Patrick’s day parade is held in Manchester, and will be celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year. The event is set to draw in over 100,000 spectators, so book your transport now to ensure you get there in plenty of time to find a good spot to watch from!
The huge event features more than 70 floats, and a programme with a huge range of music, comedy, theatre and sport events throughout the city, guaranteeing a good time had by all.
Birmingham
Birmingham’s St Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the biggest in England, and guarantees a great weekend packed with entertainment for all visitors. With a predicted 100,000 people attending the event, Birmingham is sure to go all out.
The parade features over 60 floats, and has over 1,000 marchers taking part, setting out from Camp Hill roundabout and travelling through the city. The Irish festival also extends throughout the week, with the city hosting dance, food, music, and comedy events across the centre.
Brighton
Brighton can always be relied upon for providing top-notch entertainment no matter the occasion, so it’s no surprised that Irish pub The Fiddler’s Elbow leads the festivities for St Patrick’s Day across a four day long street party. The event provides live Irish music, dancing, sports, food and Guinness served along the street.
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