St. Patrick's Day celebrations are set for Monday across Northern Ireland, with thousands expected to attend various events. Belfast will feature a multicultural parade starting at 13:30 GMT, along with a four-day music festival and activities promoting the Irish language. Britain’s Kate, the Princess of Wales, laughs as she joins the Irish Guards, their veterans, families, serving soldiers, reservists, and young cadets from Northern Ireland, at a special St Patrick’s Day parade and celebration at Wellington Barracks in London, Monday, March 17, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Separately, DUP MP Jim Shannon wants a discussion around the merits of making St Patrick’s Day a UK-wide holiday. The main parades on Monday include Belfast, Armagh and Newry. Belfast is gearing up for a 17-day celebration of St Patrick's Day, with a packed programme of events and cultural activities running from 01–17 March. The annual St Patrick's Day parade will take place on Monday, March 17th, starting at City Hall at 1:30 pm. Local dance troupes, schools, community groups, and musicians will participate in Thousands of people are expected to gather in towns and cities across Northern Ireland to celebrate St Patrick's Day on Monday. Belfast promises to be a multicultural celebration of music, culture Thousands of people gathered in towns and cities across Northern Ireland on Monday Afternoon to celebrate St Patrick. This was the scene in Belfast as the parade got under way at City Hall. Andrew The Irish Guards' Mascot dog Turlough Mor, awaits the visit of Britain's Kate, the Princess of Wales, at a special St Patrick's Day parade and celebration at Wellington Barracks in London, Monday Northern Ireland is gearing up for a vibrant St Patrick’s Day celebration next week, with towns and cities set to turn green in honour of Ireland’s patron saint. On Monday Enniskillen will There will be a free St Patrick's Day concert between 13:30 GMT and 16:30 GMT on Monday at the Hill of the O'Neill and Ranfurly House, Dungannon. Irish trad and folk band The Muddlers Club will Northern Ireland weather: St Patrick's Day weekend forecast from the Met Office Services for Sprucefield (651) and Cairnshill Park and Ride (652) facilities will not operate on St. Patrick’s Day. Translink has advised passengers to check the timetable for their journey in advance on the Translink website, www.translink.co.uk, Journey Planner St. Patrick's Day holds a significant place in Northern Ireland's cultural and historical landscape. As the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick is honored for bringing Christianity to the island, and the day has both religious and cultural importance. Here are only some of the things happening across Northern Ireland for St Patrick's Day 2025: Belfast. St Patrick's Day Parade - March 17 St Patrick's Day is a go! On Monday 17 March, there is It was the third year in a row that friends and strangers from all walks of life joined together in prayer to honor St. Patrick’s legacy. Monday, March 17, 2025 Northern Ireland, Mar 17 March 17, 2025 at 5:54pm GMT. Parades were held across the north on Monday as people lined the streets to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The largest was in Belfast, with tens of thousands on the In Ballycastle, County Antrim, there will be activities for families and a St Patrick's Day parade on Monday. The Market at the seafront opens from 11:30 GMT and will include a mix of artisans Britain's Kate, the Princess of Wales, joins the Irish Guards, their veterans, families, serving soldiers, reservists, and young cadets from Northern Ireland, at a special St Patrick's Day parade St. Patrick’s Day - and the week surrounding it - is the perfect time for a vibrant and unforgettable celebration. Known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and welcoming people, Northern Ireland offers an incredible range of events and experiences that bring the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day to life. Belfast has been hosting events since the start of March, with a packed programme of cultural activities across the city leading up to St Patrick's Day. The St Patrick's Day parade on Monday will Britain's Kate, the Princess of Wales, joins the Irish Guards, their veterans, families, serving soldiers, reservists, and young cadets from Northern Ireland, at a special St Patrick's Day parade Northern Ireland is gearing up for a vibrant St Patrick’s Day celebration next week, with towns and cities set to turn green in honour of Ireland’s patron saint. From colourful floats to traditional music and energetic dancers, the streets will come alive with festivities as people gather to mark the occasion.
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