The Irish are experts when it comes to partying. They’re so good, in fact, they even have a special untranslatable term – the craic – to describe their unique brand of conviviality. With Trafalgar Square as the setting for London’s official bash in celebration of their patron saint, a blast is pretty much guaranteed.
When is the London St Patrick’s Day parade?
This year, the extravaganza is taking place the day before the official St Patrick’s Day celebrations, on Sunday March 15. It’s set to see more than 50,000 turning out for a huge parade featuring pageantry, floats and music. It'll start at 11am, when it will wend its way from Hyde Park Corner, down Whitehall to a triumphant finish in Trafalgar Square.
From 12noon til 6pm, Trafalgar Square will host plenty more entertainment, with music acts, dance performances, and cultural displays. You'll also find stalls, food and a whole heap of fun as attendees paint the town green.
Read our guide to St Patrick’s Day in London.