Saint Patrick's Day - stumble into any Irish-themed pub on March 17th and there will be a Saint Patrick's Day celebration of sorts going on. Most of them not really reflecting the sober image the Ancient Order of Hibernians tried to promote with its Saint Patrick's parades. Drive to any major town in Ireland and some sort of parade will be on. Or you will spot people enjoying a traditional Saint Patrick's Day.
Here are some hints on where to go in 2009:
Saint Patrick's Festival in Dublin and Cashel
The Saint Patrick's Festival is the "national festival" - most events are still held in Dublin.
Local parades and festivities will be held in all areas of Ireland, some parades starting at noon, others later - enquire locally.
Saint Patrick's Day in Great Britain
- Cheltenham (England) - Cheltenham Festival (not a Saint Patrick's Day event per se, but dominated by Irish horse-racing fans)
- London (England) - Saint Patrick's Day Events on About London for Visitors. Laura also has some addtional information on her London website - like an image gallery of last year's "Paddy's Day" events and a list of recommended Irish pubs.
- Great Britain - Events on Saint Patrick's Day in Birmingham and Manchester are higlighted by Ferne Arfin.
- Paris (France) - Saint Patrick's Day Events on About Paris for Visitors
Saint Patrick's Day in the USA
- Boston - Saint Patrick's Day Events on About New England for Visitors, including Boston's massive parade.
- Chicago - Saint Patrick's Day Events on About Chicago for Visitors
- Los Angeles - Saint Patrick's Day Events on About Los Angeles for Visitors
- New Orleans - Saint Patrick's Day Events on About New Orleans for Visitors
- New York City - Saint Patrick's Day Events on About New York City for Visitors
- Phoenix - Saint Patrick's Day Events on About Phoenix, AZ
- Southeastern United States - Saint Patrick's Day Events on About Southeastern United States for Visitors
- Southwestern United States - Saint Patrick's Day Events on About Southwestern United States for Visitors
- Washington D.C. - Saint Patrick's Day Events on About Washington D.C. for Visitors
Saint Patrick's Day in the Caribbean
- Montserrat and St. Croix - Saint Patrick's Day Round-Up on About Caribbean for Visitors
Saint Patrick's Day in Australia
