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St Patrick's Day Spring Carnival 2025. 17 March - 17 March. Venue: Derry~Londonderry. Celebrate St Patrick's Day with a day of music, food and family fun! Winter has faded into the light and we’re celebrating the arrival of Spring in all its colourful splendour with a magical programme of music, dance, food and folklore. Key information: Date Under the creative theme of 'flowers, fur and feathers,' this St Patrick’s Day parade will be a celebration of the natural world, with tens of thousands of people expected to attend the festival. Savour mouth-watering food from local vendors, explore the charm of traditional Irish music and be part of the magic as the St Patrick’s Day Parade winds through the streets, showcasing dazzling displays of colour, creativity, and culture. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Spring in Derry! Key information: Date: Monday, 17th of March, 2025 St Patrick’s Day will see Strabane transformed into a sea of colour and excitement as this year’s parade makes it way from Holy Cross College to the town centre on Monday 17 th March. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2025 in Derry and Strabane with vibrant parades, live music, dance, and family-friendly festivities on March 17th. Experience the rich Irish culture and community spirit in the heart of Northern Ireland. A number of leisure centres will close on St Patrick’s Day including Riversdale Leisure Centre, Melvin Sports Complex, Derg Valley Leisure Centre, Templemore Sports Complex, City Baths, Brooke Park Leisure & Sports Centre and Bishop’s Field. Foyle Arena will operate as normal on Monday. The Derry St Patrick’s Day parade makes its way towards the city centre. Photo: George Sweeney. The Strabane parade was also well attended with an estimated 10,000 spectators. 1. The St Patrick’s Day parade 2025. The theme of the city's parade this year is ‘Flowers, Fur and Feathers.’ It will include a full parade route, starting departing from Bishop Street Car St Patrick's Day Spring Carnival 2025. Celebrate the spirit of Spring this St. Patrick's Day with a magical programme of music, dance and festivities for the whole family. Join us on Monday, the 17th of March, for an unforgettable day filled with colour, culture and community. Event Details: The theme for this year’s St Patrick’s Day is the forest, sky and sea. Parade participants will be encouraged to incorporate this theme into the floats, costumes and performances. Since 2019 Derry’s St Patrick’s Day Parade has taken place in the city centre. A number of Leisure Centres will close on St Patrick’s Day including Riversdale Leisure Centre, Melvin Sports Complex, Derg Valley Leisure Centre, Templemore Sports Complex, City Baths, Brooke Park Leisure & Sports Centre and Bishop’s Field. The Foyle Arena will operate as normal on Monday, 17 th March. “As the days get longer and colour returns to our green spaces, excitement is starting to build for our 2025 St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival celebrations,” she said. “It’s a great day out for all the family with lots of activity and entertainment planned for around the city centre. The Derry St Patrick’s Day parade makes its way towards the city centre. Photo: George Sweeney. Tens of thousands of people are expected to throng the streets of Derry this St Patrick’s Day. Feast of family fun planned for St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival celebrations. 20 February 2025. Tens of thousands of people are expected to throng the streets of Derry this St Patrick’s Day as Derry City and Strabane District Council this week announced a comprehensive programme of music, dance, food and folklore for its 2025 Spring Carnival celebrations. “As the days get longer and colour returns to our green spaces, excitement is starting to build for our 2025 St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival celebrations,” she said. “It’s a great day out for all the family with lots of activity and entertainment planned for around the city centre. 4.The Derry St Patrick’s Day parade, led by Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr makes its way towards the city centre on Monday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney. Derry Spring Carnival. The Derry Spring Carnival 2025 is set to be an exciting celebration full of colour, creativity, and community spirit! Taking place in the vibrant city of Derry, this annual event features a spectacular parade, live music, street performances, arts and crafts, and fun activities for all ages.
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