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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.
St Patrick's Festivities will be happening in Newry City from 12noon to 4pm on St Patrick's Day.
What time does the St Patrick's Parade start in Newry City?
In Newry City, the St Patrick's Day Parade departs from Albert Basin at 1pm and will proceed along Merchants Quay, Sugar Island, ending at The Mall.
What else is happening on St Patrick's Day in Newry City?
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. See details and locations below:
Main Festival Stage will be located at Marcus Square.
Main Festival Stage Programme
12noon – 1pm Warrenpoint Comhaltas
1pm – 2pm Gaolta (Irish Traditional Folk Group)
2pm - 3pm Gavin Gribben Band
3pm – 4pm The Nooks
The afternoon will be compéred by Declan McConaghy
Margaret Square - Dance Exhibition, Ceili Marquee and Kids Zone
12noon - 1.30pm Kilted Dance Exhibition Featuring the Mark Wilson Band
12noon – 4pm Festival Ceili with the Oisin McCann Ceili Band
Kids Arts and Crafts in the Kids Zone tent
Hill Street - Free Activities
Funfair Rides, Climbing Wall, Arts and Crafts Stations, Facepainting stations, Street Trading, Changing Places Available and Street Performers.
McClelland Park – St Patrick's Family Village – Free Activities
9-hole crazy golf, Puppet Shows, Music, Interactive Games, Arts and Crafts Stations, Facepainting stations and Community Tribal Drummers Workshop.
Also catch Sharon Carroll performing her beautiful harp ensemble in The Quays Shopping Centre and Casino Dixieland Jazz Band in Buttercrane Shopping Centre.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Newry and Mourne Museum!
Join us for a day filled with free festive activities for all ages. Get hands-on with Jumping Clay arts & crafts workshops, where kids can create their own St. Patrick’s Day models. Explore sensory play with Mini Explorers, offering fun interactive stations. Then, enjoy a special live performance by Briege Murphy, a renowned folk singer from Forkhill. Spaces are limited, find out more here and book now!
Find out more about the St Patrick's Day Parade in Downpatrick here and find out the need to know details about St Patrick's Festival in Downpatrick and Newry here.
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Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Ticket | Free |
Please contact the organiser for any further information that's required.