St. Patrick’s Day 2008 in London
Posted by Nick on March 15, 2008
Looking for some St. Patrick’s Day fun in London? If so, look no further than the annual festival and parade. Trafalgar Square bursts with a huge festival and parade on St. Patrick’s Day. Traditional and contemporary Irish music take over the stage and the fountains pump out green water.
The parade assembles on the northbound section of Park Lane, setting off at 12.30 p.m. and making its way through central London via Piccadilly, Regent Street, Trafalgar Square and on to Whitehall Place where it ends.
Guinness and Irish fun aren’t limited to Trafalgar Square. Live music is performed in Covent Garden, which also hosts a two-day celebration of traditional Irish food. In Leicester Square, people will be able to take part in an outdoor Ceili Mor, where a caller will lead participants in a lively afternoon of traditional Irish dancing.
The festivities also encompass a range of other events and activities, including dance workshops, exhibitions, programs for kids, classical concerts and guided walks.
When: March 16, 2008 (annual)
Where: London
Cost: Free
Opening Hours: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
For more info, check out St. Patrick’s Day London 2008
