Don’t miss out on some genuine Irish jollity and fun as anyone with even the smallest drop of Irish blood take to the streets for fabulous parades and festivals in honour of the Irish Patron Saint, St. Patrick.

It is only fitting to start in the wonderful city of Dublin which hosts a fantastic parade starting at Parnell Square North at 12 noon.  Irish street theatre companies, ceremonial groups and international marching bands create an exciting carnival atmosphere in a city that knows how to enjoy itself.  It’s not too late to book your Dublin Hotel now.

London also hosts a lively St Patrick’s Festival on Saturday 15th March in Trafalgar Square.  A main performance stage showcases the best of Irish music and dance from traditional to contemporary. The community stage hosted by the London Irish Centre and Irish Cultural Centre also features traditional Irish music.  To make the most of these celebrations, book a hotel near Trafalgar Square now.

Celebrating its 14th Irish Festival is Manchester  where a mixture of art, culture, comedy, community, dance, music, sport and theatre events, making it one of Europe’s biggest Irish Festivals.  Taking place right up until Saturday 21st March, there is plenty of time for you to book your Manchester hotel and participate in the festivities.

If you are quick, you can still make it one of the most famous St Patrick’s Day Parades in the world which marches down 5th Avenue in New York- a superb spectacle and an excellent excuse to head for some quality shopping in the Big Apple.  Browse hotels in New York to book your accommodation.

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