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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 |
| Cranach |
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Royal Academy,
Sackler Wing,
6 Burlington Gardens,
Westminster,
London,
W1S
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12 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| London Event |
| Amazing Rare Things |
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Queen's Gallery Buckingham Palace,
Buckingham Palace Road,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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11 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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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,
Westminster,
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 is a hotel to rival all other hotels. Commanding superb views over London’s Hyde Park, each of the 450 rooms ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| The Metropolitan |
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Old Park Lane,
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Westminster,
London,
W1K
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1 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| With floor-to-ceiling windows offering unrivalled views of London’s exclusive Mayfair district and the skyline beyond, the Metropolitan’s cool, contemporary design promotes its unrivalled location. Flooded ...More...
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Sights and Attractions Near St Patrick's Day Parade |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Apsley House (One London) - The Wellington Museum |
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149
Piccadilly,
Hyde Park Corner,
Westminster,
London,
W1J
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4 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| London's original and grandest 18th century town house.
Originally the London residence of the first Duke of Wellington, Apsley House was designed and built by Robert ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Spencer House |
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27
St James's Place,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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10 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| Spencer family's 18th London residence.
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Shopping Near St Patrick's Day Parade |
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| London Shopping |
| Maggs Brothers |
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50
Berkely Square,
Westminster,
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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| London Shopping |
| Allens Butchers of Mount Street |
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117
Mount Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1K
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7 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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Dining Near St Patrick's Day Parade |
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| London Dining |
| Nobu |
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Metropolitan Hotel,
19
Old Park Lane,
Westminster,
London,
W1K
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1 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| London Dining |
| The Dorchester |
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54
Park Lane,
Westminster,
London,
W1A
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3 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| Traditional teas served in the heart of Mayfair.
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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,
Westminster,
London,
SW1W
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14 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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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,
Westminster,
London,
W1J
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3 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| London Leisure |
| Nyumba |
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6-7
Mount Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1K
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10 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| Presided over by the outrageous, extravagant artist Michael Charalambous, Nyumba is not so much a unisex salon as a place of rest and relaxation, boasting ...More...
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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,
Westminster,
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 |
| Hogshead |
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11
Dering Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1S
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14 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,
Westminster,
London,
W1J
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8 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 |
| New Connaught Rooms |
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61-65
Great Queen Street,
Camden,
London,
WC2B
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34 minutes distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| These elegant rooms, in the heart of Covent Garden, successfully combine tradition with some of the most high-tech facilities in the country, to provide a ...More...
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| London Business |
| Kensington Roof Gardens |
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99
Kensington High Street,
Kensington and Chelsea,
London,
W8
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4.41 miles distance from St Patrick's Day Parade
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| An oasis high in the sky above Kensington High Street, the Roof Gardens comprises one and a half acres of themed gardens. These gardens surround ...More...
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