St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland is on 17 March every year. Spending the holiday in Ireland is one of the best things to do when visiting the country.
St. Patrick’s Day is a four-day celebration in the capital, and the city fills with locals and visitors alike.
During the annual festival, there are many events that take place throughout Dublin. Street performers, live music, carnivals, comedians, dancing, a treasure hunt, and evening shows happen all throughout the festival, as do many more spectacles. There is traditional music at the National Concert Hall in Dublin, and pubs and restaurants throughout the city have events to celebrate the occasion.
The highlight of the festivities in Ireland is the famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin on 17 March. If you are lucky enough to be there for it, you can buy tickets for the grandstand to watch the parade as it makes its way through the city.
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular times of year to visit Ireland, so make sure to book your hotel, flight, and ground transportation well in advance.