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| London's Irish community have always celebrated St Patrick's Day in the traditional manner, with church services, music, dancing and plenty of Guinness and whisky. In recent years, the capital has also hosted a major weekend celebration - an event that has now grown so big that it rivals the parades in New York and Chicago. London's parade has floats from every Irish county, with hundreds of stalls along the route. There's also a stage in Trafalgar Square with live performances, and a big ceilidh in Leicester Square where everyone can join in with the arms-by-the-sides Riverdance fun. An Irish food market in Covent Garden sells the country's famous beef, salmon and soda bread, accompanied by live acoustic music, and there are dozens of other events throughout the capital. Of course, the best places to celebrate are the pubs and Catholic churches throughout London, with their mix of religion, music and good cheer. Keep an eye on where the real London Irish go after the parade and you could be in for a memorable evening. |
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Event Near St Patrick's Day Parade |
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| London Event |
| Hyde Park Winter Wonderland |
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Hyde Park,
Rangers Lodge,
W2
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5 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| Throughout December a section of Hyde Park near Hyde Park Corner is transformed into a Winter Wonderland, complete with fairground rides, giant wheel, circus, Christmas ...More...
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| London Event |
| Anish Kapoor |
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Royal Academy of Arts,
Burlington House,
W1J
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12 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| Something of an unconventional choice for the Royal Academy of Arts, this major exhibition takes you on a 'journey' through the works of Anish Kapoor ...More...
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Hotels Near St Patrick's Day Parade |
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| London Hotels |
| Hilton on Park Lane |
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22
Park Lane,
London,
W1Y4BE
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0 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| The Hilton’s flagship property, this impressive hotel commands lovely views over Hyde Park and London’s cityscape. This place has got to live up to its ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| The Metropolitan |
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Old Park Lane,
London,
W1K
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1 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| Acclaimed in-house restaurant Nobu is reason enough to stay here, but with floor-to-ceiling windows offering unrivalled views of London’s exclusive Mayfair district and the skyline ...More...
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Sights and Attractions Near St Patrick's Day Parade |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Apsley House |
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149
Piccadilly,
Hyde Park Corner,
Belgravia,
London,
W1J
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4 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| Originally the London residence of the first Duke of Wellington, Apsley House was designed and built by Robert Adam between 1771 and 1778 and retains ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Wellington Arch |
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Hyde Park Corner,
Belgravia,
London,
W1J
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5 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| A landmark triumphal arch set opposite the Duke of Wellington's residence at Apsley House, Wellington Arch was built in 1830 to commemorate the victories won ...More...
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Shopping Near St Patrick's Day Parade |
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| London Shopping |
| Heywood Hill |
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Curzon Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1J
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4 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| Heywood Hill, run by John de Falbe, sells old, new and antiquarian books, specialising in literature, history, architecture, biography, travel and a well-stocked children's department. ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Maggs Brothers |
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50
Berkely Square,
Mayfair,
London,
W1J
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7 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| Established in 1853, Maggs Bros. Ltd., is one of the world's oldest and largest dealers in antiquarian, first edition, autograph and rare books. Books are ...More...
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Dining Near St Patrick's Day Parade |
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| London Dining |
| Nobu |
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The Metropolitan Hotel,
19
Old Park Lane,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K
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1 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| On entering Nobu you'll have to muster your best swagger to pass the bar where everyone rubber-necks to check if you are a celebrity (sorry, ...More...
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| London Dining |
| Al Hamra |
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31
Shepherd Market,
Mayfair,
London,
W1J
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3 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| This long-standing favourite in a prime position on the charming Mayfair enclave that is Shepherd’s Market, is a first class place that offers a truly ...More...
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Education Near St Patrick's Day Parade |
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| London Education |
| Instituto Cervantes London |
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102
Eaton Square,
Belgravia,
London,
SW1W
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14 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| The Instituto is the official Spanish Government Cultural Centre. The London branch is one of forty that make up the largest Spanish teaching organisation in ...More...
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Leisure Near St Patrick's Day Parade |
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| London Leisure |
| Innes Lounge |
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17
Shepherd Market,
Mayfair,
London,
W1J
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3 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| Shepherd’s Market has been a discreet hub of the illicit trade, even before Jeffrey Archer and Monica Coghlan were caught creeping about its passageways. Of ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| Green Park |
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Piccadilly,
Mayfair,
London,
W1J
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7 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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Pubs Near St Patrick's Day Parade |
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| London Pubs |
| Ye Grapes |
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16
Shepherd Market,
Mayfair,
London,
W1J
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4 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| Built in 1882 this gorgeous Victorian pub could be the perfect spot for a night out, if you can find it, that is.
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| London Pubs |
| Punch Bowl |
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Farm Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1J
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6 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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Nightlife Near St Patrick's Day Parade |
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| London Nightlife |
| Funky Buddha |
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15
Berkley Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1J
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8 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| Between the Victorian elegance of Berkley Square and the Imperial magnificence of Piccadilly, you might be surprised to find a club that oozes with Eastern ...More...
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| London Nightlife |
| Mahiki |
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1
Dover Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S
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10 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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Business Near St Patrick's Day Parade |
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| London Business |
| Galvin at Windows |
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22
Park Lane,
Hilton,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K
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0 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| There are two genuinely terrifying things about the Hilton's 28th-floor restaurant: the first is the sheer distance from the ground; the second is the scale ...More...
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| London Business |
| Hilton London Park Lane |
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22
Park Lane,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K
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0 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| The Hilton's flagship property, this impressive hotel commands lovely views over Hyde Park and London's cityscape. This place has to live up to its Park ...More...
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