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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
Located in Marcus Square
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
Ceili, Dance and Kids' Zone
Located in Margaret Square
Programme
12noon - 1.30pm Kilted Dance Exhibition Featuring the Mark Wilson Band
12noon – 4pm Festival Ceili with the Oisin McCann Ceili Band
1pm - 4pm Kids' Arts and Crafts in the Kids Zone tent
Hill Street Hooley
Funfair Rides
Climbing Wall
Arts and Crafts Stations
Street Trading
Street Performances
Changing places available
St Patrick's Family Village
Located in McClelland Park
9-hole crazy golf
Puppet shows
Music
Interactive games
Arts and Crafts
Facepainting
Community Tribal Drummer
Climbing Wall
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!
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.
Find out more about the St Patrick's Day Parade in Downpatrick here and the frequently asked questions here.
Part funded by:
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free |
Please contact the organiser for any further information that's required.
