St Patricks Day in London 17 March 2010
Festival in Trafalgar Square
Sunday 13 March 2010
It's St Patricks Day in London and as the chorus of the famous song goes...
'If you're Irish come into the parlour there's a welcome there for you. If your name is Timothy or Pat, So long as you come from Ireland,
There's a welcome on the mat...
Well, never was this more appropriate than on this very special day in London. Pubs will be decorated with all types of green decorations including shamrocks and leprachaun hats.
In many pubs free novelty hats are given away once you've ordered your fifth pint of guinness! This is the only time of year when you're rewarded for drinking copiously!
London St Patrick's Day Festival
The Mayor’s St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival with Lebara Mobile will take place on Sunday 13 March 2010, and is likely to be one of London's liveliest celebrations of the year. Over 100,000 people attended the event last year.
Trafalgar Square will host the festival programme of live Irish music and dance on the main performance stage, showcasing the best of Irish music and dance from traditional to contemporary.
This free family day out is a fun way to experience all things Irish - food, dance, crafts, culture and music - for more information check out the website... Festival
Parade & Route
The parade - a colourful array of floats, marching bands and groups representing the Irish Counties - will proceed through central London from Green Park to Trafalgar Square.
The The parade starts at 12 noon and follows the route from Piccadilly (Park Lane side) on to Regent Street by Trafalgar Square and dispersed in Whitehall Place.
Parade Route
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