St Patrick's Day is on 17th March and is a national holiday in Ireland.

There are many Irish people living in London, so there is a march and concert in London to celebrate Irish culture. The London event usually takes place on the Sunday before St Patrick's Day.

In 2008 the parade and festival in London will be on Sunday 16 March
For details of what is happening, see: Ideas/Events/March

(1) THE PARADE

There is a St Patrick's Day street parade each year, starting at Hyde Park Corner

(2) THE FESTIVAL

In 2003 and 2004 the main stage was on the South Bank, near the London Eye.
From 2005 the main stage was in Trafalgar Square, with a second stage in Covent Garden.

The photos below were taken at the 2003 event:

The Undertones in concert

Balloons are released over London

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