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St Patrick's Day Parades will be the centre of celebrations in Newry City and Downpatrick on St Patrick’s Day. Led by Saint Patrick himself, the St Patrick's Day Parade in Newry City on Monday 17 March 2025 will offer a feast for eyes and ears as swirling dancers, community floats and costumed characters entertain the crowds.
In Newry City, the St Patrick's Day Parade departs from Albert Basin at 13:00 and will proceed along Merchants Quay, Sugar Island, ending at The Mall.
St Patrick's Festivities will be happening in Newry City from 12:00 to 16:00 on St Patrick's Day.The are plenty of St Patrick's festivities planned for Newry City including the St Patrick's Day Parade, live music, dance, family friendly entertainment zone, ceili, climbing wall and family activities at Newry and Mourne Museum.
Main Festival Stage will be located at Marcus Square.
12:00 -13:00 Warrenpoint Comhaltas
13:00 - 14:00 Gaolta (Irish Traditional Folk Group)
14:00 - 15:00 Gavin Gribben Band
15:00 - 16:00 The Nooks
The afternoon will be compéred by Declan McConaghy
Ceili , Dance and Kids' Zone
12:00 -13:30 Kilted Dance Exhibition Featuring the Mark Wilson Band
12:00 - 14:00 Festival Ceili with the Oisin McCann Ceili Band
13:00 - 16:00 Kids Arts and Crafts in the Kids' Zone tent
Hill Street Hooley - Funfair Rides, Climbing Wall, Arts and Crafts Stations, Street Trading, Street Performances, and Changing places available
St Patrick's Family Village located at McClelland Park – 9-hole crazy golf, Puppet shows, Music, Interactive games, Arts and Crafts, Facepainting, Community Tribal Drummer and Climbing Wall
Newry and Mourne Museum for St Patrick's Day - Festive activities, Sensory Workshops (booking required), arts and crafts and live music.
Music out and about
Sharon Carroll, Crooked Lake Community Collective Choir, Yew Tree Ukes rocking their ukeles in The Quays Shopping Centre and Casino Dixieland Jazz Band in Buttercrane Shopping Centre.
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Events
Monday, 17th March 2025 - Monday, 17th March 2025
St Patrick's Day Parade in DownpatrickSt. Patrick's Day parades will be the centre of celebrations in Downpatrick and Newry City on St Patrick’s Day. Led by St Patrick himself, the parades on Monday 17 March will offer a feast for eyes and ears as swirling dancers, community floats and costumed characters entertain the crowds.- more info
