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For a day of live music, stop into Zampas Bar & Restaurant at the Hard Rock Hotel Dublin this Paddy’s Day. They promise 12 hours of entertainment, starting at 1pm, with performances from the likes of Declan Greene, Colm Lynch, and Mamo. One of the best Dublin spots for some Paddy’s Day festivities this year. What's happening at the St Patrick’s Day Parade in 2024? First hosted in 1931, half a million people are expected to line the streets of Dublin for the annual St Patrick's Day parade in 2024. It takes place on Sunday, March 17. The Best Places for St Patrick’s Day Pictures. Dublin turns into a photographer’s dream on St Patrick’s Day. But if you only take pictures on O’Connell Street, you’re missing out on some of the best spots. Dame Lane – This hidden alley is full of colorful street art that makes for a perfect St Patrick’s Day pictures backdrop. Plus St Patrick’s Festival. No harm in including Dublin’s official celebration station, St Patrick’s Festival in the mix. Obviously, the parade will be the main attraction for many, but the Festival Quarter will also be in situ all weekend at Collin’s Barracks with a mini-funfair, food and craft stalls and Main Stage with performances from The Pillow Queens, Sprints and Basht to name a few. It’s all about the people-watching my dude. me and Mum always had Dublin street cam pulled up on the Temple Bar from 7am - late on St Paddy’s days- we’d watch the drunks slowly congregate and get more and more pissed as the day went on, falling over themselves and into bins by midday, a sea of tricolour hats, constant hilarious antics, we Luckily, we’re here to help with all that – here are four tips for enjoying the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin. Where to stand Typically, the best places to stand for the parade are at the start of the route – anywhere from Granby Row, or onto Parnell Square. Here’s your essential guide to making the most of Paddy’s weekend (and, of course, where better to stay than The Dean Dublin?!) 1. Join the St Patrick’s Day Festivities. No visit to Dublin on March 17th is complete without diving headfirst into the St Patrick’s Festival. If all you want to do is soak up the atmosphere on Paddy’s Day then you could do worse than spending a handful of hours in Temple Bar. St. Patrick’s Day is actually part of St. Patrick’s Week. The parade on the 17th March is the main event but there are things on every day that you should consider attending. Many tourists spend St Patrick’s Day in Dublin solely to experience the St Patrick’s Day Parade, however, it’s popular amongst many locals, too.. A spectacle of colour, music, and pageantry, this world-famous celebration draws over half a million spectators to watch 4,000 performers—marching bands, dancers, and towering floats—wind through the capital. 8. Bottomless 0.0 Guinness Brunch. March 17th, 11am, more info here. Many guys and girlies will have a little known something called Bottomless Brunch fatigue, but at Board, you are free of the alcohol shackles, and free to sink some 0.0 Guinness instead – a wholesome little way to spend St Patrick’s Day that doesn’t involve 3-4 rounds of Baby Guinness shots that send you over the edge. Whether you’re a proud Dub or a visitor keen to soak up the craic, here are 10 truly special ways to mark St. Patrick’s Day in our fair city: Join a Historical Walking Tour: Wander the ancient streets of Dublin as our knowledgeable guides regale you with tales of St. Patrick himself and the fascinating history of our beloved city. There is a programme of events from 15-17 March, suitable for all ages – many of which are free of charge. The big parade will, of course, take place on 17 March, which is officially St. Patrick’s Day. Over half a million people are expected to line the streets of Dublin to witness one of the best St. Patrick’s Day parades in the country.
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