{"id":1109,"date":"2015-11-30T15:06:48","date_gmt":"2015-11-30T15:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hostelworld.com\/?p=1109"},"modified":"2022-07-17T13:49:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-17T13:49:00","slug":"celebrating-st-patricks-day-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/celebrating-st-patricks-day-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating St Patrick&#8217;s Day around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">St. Patrick\u2019s Day is one of the most celebrated annual festivals in the world. While the biggest celebrations happen in Dublin, there are plenty of other St. Patrick\u2019s Day parties to check out around the globe. Here, we take a look at some of the destinations &#8216;going green&#8217; this St. Paddy\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n<div id=\"feature-body-1\" class=\"feature-page features-page-content \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h2>1. Chicago, USA<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The dyeing of the Chicago River is one of the highlights of the St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations in the Windy City. This year the river will go green on March 16th at around 9am. If you\u2019re in the area and want to watch as it happens, some of the best viewing spots are the east side of the Michigan Avenue Bridge, the west side of the Columbus Drive Bridge and Upper and Lower Wacker Drive between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive. The parade itself will then start at noon leaving from Balbo and Columbus, and heading north up Columbus Drive towards the Buckingham Fountain. Plenty of other events are set to take place throughout the city to celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day, from a fun run to theatre shows.<\/p>\n<p>When the night draws in, you might want to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Freehand-Chicago\/Chicago\/91255\" class=\"post links\">Freehand Chicago Hostel<\/a> as one of our top picks for recharging your batteries to get you ready for the next day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/St.-Patricks-Day-chicago-river.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"581\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/teamcu29\/40836332812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Max Talbot-Minkin<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/maxtm\/7001151077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"feature-body-1\" class=\"feature-page features-page-content \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Chicago\/ChosenCountry.USA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>Check out hostels in Chicago<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. Sydney, Australia<\/h2>\n<p>Visitors to Sydney will be able to enjoy the city\u2019s annual St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade and Family Day. In the past the parade has started at noon, leaving from the Town Hall on George Street and heading along Park Street and Elizabeth Street before ending up at Hyde Park. This is actually said to be the second-biggest St Patrick\u2019s Day parade, after NYC. This year\u2019s parade will be held on Sunday 17th March in the historic precint of The Rocks, which will be transformed into an Irish village complete with live music, stalls and of course lots of booze!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/St.-Patricks-Day-Sydney.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"546\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Sydney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>Check out hostels in Sydney<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. London,\u00a0England<\/h2>\n<p>This year\u2019s St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade in London will take place on Sunday, March 17th, and will feature colourful floats and marching bands aplenty. The parade will kick off at noon from Green Park in Piccadilly and continue towards Trafalgar Square where an all-day festival is taking place. At the Trafalgar Square Festival you\u2019ll find free entertainment from noon to 6pm, including traditional Irish dancing and music. Leading up to the day itself there will be more events taking place throughout the city, including storytelling sessions, exhibitions and plenty of parties in some of London\u2019s best Irish pubs.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/St.-Patricks-Day-London-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"567\" \/><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/London\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>Check out hostels in London<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4. Brussels, Belgium<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re visiting Brussels on St Patrick&#8217;s Day, you&#8217;re in for a treat. The city&#8217;s St Patrick&#8217;s Day Parade in previous years has been staged in the Schuman area of the EU Quarter in Brussels, which is known as the city&#8217;s Irish village. Even Brussels&#8217; most famous statue, the Manneken Pis, often wears tartan for the occasion. Details of this year\u2019s events will be announced soon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/St-Patricks-Day.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Brussels\/ChosenCountry.Belgium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>Check out hostels in Brussels<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5. New York, USA<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">New York\u2019s iconic Empire State Building is \u2018going green\u2019 for this year\u2019s celebrations. The city\u2019s annual St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade is the largest in the world and a staple of St. Patrick\u2019s Day shenanigans in the USA (it\u2019s shown on national TV to millions of viewers). Starting at 11am on March 16th and lasting for six hours, the parade will march down Fifth Avenue and will feature floats, dancers and bagpipers galore. Expect huge crowds and lots of green beer at the city\u2019s many Irish bars.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1115\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/3_landingpageimage_2664.jpg\" alt=\"3_landingpageimage_2664\" width=\"875\" height=\"535\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"feature-body-1\" class=\"feature-page features-page-content \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/New-York\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>Check out hostels in New York<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>6. Boston, USA<\/h2>\n<p>Considered to be the most Irish city in the US, Boston celebrates St. Patrick\u2019s Day in style with its annual parade. The second-biggest St Patrick\u2019s Day parade in the country, it\u2019s held in the predominantly Irish-American neighbourhood of South Boston, better known as \u2018Southie\u2019. Each year, this parade attracts around a million spectators and is also broadcast live on TV to overseas troops. This year the parade is set to start at noon on Sunday March 17th and travel from the Broadway T Station to Andrew Square. The Dropkick Murphys will also be holding their annual gig at the House of Blues, a lively event for anyone looking to party after the parade.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-112411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/St-Patricks-Day-@bad_fitches_only-700x875.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udcf7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bad_fitches_only\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@bad_fitches_only<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Boston\/ChosenCountry.USA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>Check out hostels in Boston<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>7. Auckland, New Zealand<\/h2>\n<p>New Zealand\u2019s tallest building, the Sky Tower at SKYCITY Auckland, will go green as part of this year\u2019s St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations. Leading up to the big day you\u2019ll find plenty of things happening around the city. You can check out the parade which will start at 11am on the day itself and head along Queen and Albert Streets. It\u2019ll be followed by a Fleadh (venue to be confirmed) on Aotea Square, where you\u2019ll be able to enjoy traditional Irish music and dancing. The Auckland Irish Society Carnival usually takes place on the same day at Fowlds Park, Sandringham and features food stalls, Gaelic football and more. Of course Auckland\u2019s numerous Irish pubs will be hosting lively parties celebrating all things Irish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/St.-Patricks-Day-Auckland.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Auckland\/New-Zealand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>Check out hostels in Auckland<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>8. Tokyo, Japan<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tokyo\u2019s &#8216;I Love Ireland&#8217; festival takes place over two days, this year on the 16th and 17th of March. On the Sunday, the parade typically heads along Omotesando Street near Harajuku Station. Expect colourful costumes, marching bands and colourful floats.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tokyo-St-Patricks-Day.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"625\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/torugatoru\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Toru Watanabe<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/torugatoru\/7005760259\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"feature-body-1\" class=\"feature-page features-page-content \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Tokyo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>Check out hostels in Tokyo<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>9. Cape Town, South Africa<\/h2>\n<p>Another famous global landmark going green for St. Patrick\u2019s Day this year is Table Mountain. One of the top attractions in Cape Town, Table Mountain provides a stunning backdrop to this intriguing city. Other things to do in Cape Town include a visit to Robben Island, a day at the beach at Camps Bay, a wander around the V&amp;A Waterfront and lots more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/St.-Patricks-Day-beer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"589\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Cape-Town\/ChosenCountry.South-Africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>Check out hostels in Cape Town<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>10. Toronto, Canada<\/h2>\n<p>Starting at noon on March 10th, Toronto\u2019s annual parade will travel along Bloor Street, down Yonge Street and along Queen Street where it will finish at Nathan Phillips Square. Traditionally, leading figures of the local Irish community are selected to be Grand Marshall and this year will see union leader Mike Gallagher lead the parade. A colourful mix of floats and performers are set to take part in the event, from marching bands to Irish athletics organisations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/5_landingpageimage_2666.jpg\" alt=\"5_landingpageimage_2666\" width=\"875\" height=\"584\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"feature-body-1\" class=\"feature-page features-page-content \">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Toronto\/ChosenCountry.Canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>Check out hostels in Toronto<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">11. Munich, Germany<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Munich\u2019s St Patrick\u2019s Day parade celebrations will take place all weekend over the 16th-17th of March. The huge number of floats and performers will take the route from M\u00fcnchner Freiheit to Odeonsplatz along Leopoldstrasse and Ludwigstrasse. Following the arrival of the parade in Odeonsplatz, revellers enjoy an after-parade party featuring Irish music and dance acts, as well as see the iconic Allianz Arena lit up emerald green.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/St-Patricks-Day-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/teamcu29\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">TeamCu29<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/teamcu29\/40836332812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Munich\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>Check out hostels in Munich<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">12. Buenos Aires, Argentina<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">South America\u2019s largest St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations take place in Buenos Aires, a city with the 5th largest Irish community in the world. While a parade isn\u2019t part of the celebrations, if you\u2019re in Buenos Aires on the big day you\u2019ll find a 10-block area of the Retiro district turned into a giant street party featuring music, dancing and lots of craic.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/St.-Patricks-Day.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Buenos-Aires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>Check out hostels in Buenos Aires<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St. Patrick\u2019s Day is one of the most celebrated annual festivals in the world. While the biggest celebrations happen in Dublin, there are plenty of other St. Patrick\u2019s Day parties to check out around the globe. 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