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St. Patrick's Day parades will be the centre of celebrations in Downpatrick and Newry City on St Patrick’s Day 2025.
Led by St Patrick himself, the St Patrick's Day Parade in Downpatrick on Monday 17 March 2025 will offer a feast for eyes and ears as swirling dancers, community floats and costumed characters entertain the crowds.
Festivities across Downpatrick will run from 12 noon to 4pm.
What time does the St Patrick's Parade start in Downpatrick?
In Downpatrick, the St Patrick's Day Parade departs Downshire Estate, Ardglass Road at 1.30pm and should arrive in the town centre at around 2pm. The Parade follows the main route into town, finishing at Rathkeltair Car Park, Lower Market Street.
What else is happening on St Patrick's Day in Downpatrick?
Down County Museum and Down Arts Centre
A full programme of events has been scheduled in Down County Museum and Down Arts Centre
St Patrick's Square
Festive live music and dance
Programme
Ceili and Artisan Market and children's activities, Roar Roar Dinosaur Experience and Changing Places Available - fun for all the family to enjoy.
Main Music Stage
12noon – 1pm Newcastle Comhaltas
1pm – 2pm Stephen Rafferty Band
2pm – 2.30pm Celtic Storm
3pm – 4pm Cliona Hagan
Parade and music comparéd by Connor Martin
St Patrick's Village at the Grove
Artisan Market
Medieval Market and living history
Children's craft and facepainting
Climbing wall
Roar Roar Dinosaur experience
Garden Games
Changing Places Available
The Shamrock Express - Downpatrick & County Down Railway
Journey from Downpatrick to Inch Abbey on the Shamrock Express (booking is required)
Entertainment - music by Lecale Comhaltas and Dancers from The Owens Academy of Irish dance
Rathkeltair Car Park
Display of more than 30 beautiful vintage cars from the Down Old Car Club
Click here for St Patrick's Festival - Frequently Asked Questions
Find out more about the St Patrick's Day Parade in Newry City
Part funded by:
Map of St Patrick's Festival in Downpatrick - click here to download a copy
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free |
Please contact the organiser for any further information that's required.
