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St Patrick's Day Parades will be the centre of celebrations in Newry and Downpatrick on St Patrick’s Day.
Led by Saint Patrick himself, the St Patrick's Day Parade in Newry on Sunday 17 March 2024 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 12 noon to 4pm on St Patrick's Day.
What time does the St Patrick's Parade start in Newry?
In Newry, the St Patrick's Day Parade departs from The Quays Shopping Centre at 1pm (Albert Basin side) and will proceed along Merchants Quay, Sugar Island, ending at The Mall.
What else is happening on St Patrick's Day in Newry?
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, crazy golf, kid's disco, climbing wall, a puppet show, 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
1pm - 1.30pm Cloughmór Ceili Band featuring special guests
1.45pm - 2.15pm The Bellas an all-female band incorporating pop with Irish themes and melodies
2.30pm - 3pm Lee Matthews award winning country music singer and songwriter
3.10pm - 4pm Fifth Avenue an eclectic blend of passionate musicians covering a wide range of genres and styles
The afternoon will be compéred by Newry’s own, Rozlyn Sheridan
Festive activities at Newry and Mourne Museum for St Patrick's Day.
Margaret Square - Dance Exhibition, Ceili Marquee and Kids Zone
12 - 4pm Kids arts and Crafts in the Kids Zone tent
12 – 1pm Ceilidh Marquee Warrenpoint Comhaltas
1.30 – 4pm Open Ceilidh dance for all with Oisin McCann Ceilidh Band called by Raymond Carroll and other guests
Also catch Sharon Carroll performing her beautiful harp ensemble in the Quays shopping centre and in the Ceilidh
A Family Village at McClelland Park
This family friendly zone will feature a roaring good time with Roar Roar Dinosaur on walk about for photo-ops and fun. Also, a chance to play Crazy Golf with the children, dance your hearts out at the Kids’ Disco, have a go on a climbing wall or catch one of the regular puppet shows.
Click here for St Patrick's Festival - Frequently Asked Questions
Find out more about the St Patrick's Day Parade in Downpatrick
Contribution to activities received from the Department for Communities
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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free |
Please contact the organiser for any further information that's required.
