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Look out for surprise pop-up performances on the Parade Plaza and an explosive fireworks display that will light up the Kilkenny skies. The weekend culminates in the big spectacle, the St. Patrick’s Day parade, when the city comes alive with local stories and community spirit. This year's theme is Bí Beo, Bí Linn – be alive, be with us. The Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Monday the 17th March 2025 starting at 1.30pm. Details about the Parade route will be sent out in due course. Prize Categories: there are four categories of prize winners which will be announced on the festival stage, followed by a special award ceremony later in the month. St. Patrick's Festival Kilkenny | St. Patrick's Day Parade | Family Entertainment | Free Events | Fun for all | 14-17 March 2025 | Kilkenny, Ireland There is something for all ages and tastes at St. Patrick's Festival Kilkenny! Expect a mixture of free and ticketed events, including live music, walking tours, family entertainment, highlight events and the St. Patrick's Day Parade! March 14th -17th 2025. Enjoy several days of festival fun, March 14th – 17th, with American Marching Bands, Street Entertainment, Funfair, Festival Market, Children’s Shows, Workshops, Live Music, Kilkenny Tradfest music festival, special events and of course the St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The 2025 Parade theme is Bí Beo, Bí Linn – come alive and be part of The 2025 Parade theme is ‘Bí Beo, Bí Linn’ – ‘Be with Us, Be Alive’ and be part of the celebration this St. Patrick’s Day at the Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The centre of every St. Patrick’s Festival, the Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Monday March 17th at 1.30pm through the streets of Kilkenny. The Story of St. Patrick in the 2024 Kilkenny Parade with pageantry by @bridget_ni_dhuinn. What is your favourite float or what kind of float do you want to see in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Kilkenny 2025?☘️St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny is back for 2025! St. Patrick’s Day Parade: The centrepiece of the festival, the parade is scheduled for Monday, March 17th, at 1:30 PM. This year's theme, "Bí Beo, Bí Linn" ("Be Alive, Be With Us"), invites everyone to immerse themselves in the festivities as colourful floats and performers march through Kilkenny's medieval streets. Museum of the Moon Relaxed & Wheelchair Accessible Viewing Areas at the Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the festival’s biggest highlights, will wind its way through the heart of Kilkenny on March 17th at 1:30 PM. We recognize that for some, large crowds and high-energy environments can be overwhelming or challenging We’re inviting you to Meet in Kilkenny this March for St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2025! Celebrate Ireland’s national holiday in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East with a BIG FESTIVAL IN A SMALL CITY. The 2025 Parade theme is Bí Beo, Bí Linn – be with us, be alive and be part of the celebration this St. Patrick’s Day at the Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Parade applications are now open and community groups, organisations, local businesses and performers are encouraged to get involved and be part of our community and animate and The day will finish with the festival finale a free performance by Kíla on the Festival Stage at 5pm. St. Patrick’s Day is one of 4 days of festival fun at St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2025! Taking place from the 14 th – 17 th March, with American Marching Bands, street entertainment, kids shows, workshops, live music, fire shows and Excitement Builds for St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2025 Parade: Applications Now Open!Kilkenny, Ireland – 24/01/2025 – The countdown to the 2025 St. Patrick’s Festival in Kilkenny has officially begun, with parade applications now open for community groups, performers, businesses, and local organizations eager to take part in this cherished annual event. The St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny Box Office is NOW OPEN! ️. Join us from March 14th to 17th, 2025, for a spectacular celebration of Irish culture, music, and community spirit. Secure your tickets today for a variety of St. Patrick’s Festival events: THE 2025 PARADE THEME IS BÍ BEO, BÍ LINN – BE WITH US, BE ALIVE AND BE PART OF THE CELEBRATION THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT THE KILKENNY ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE. Parade applications are now open and community groups, organisations, local businesses and performers are encouraged to get involved and be part of our community and animate and Kilkenny City. First on the list is of course the Kilkenny City St. Patrick’s Day parade. This parade sits in the middle of an extensive programme of events being run as part of Kilkenny’s St St Patrick’s Day Parade in Kilkenny 2025. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Kilkenny is the pinnacle of the city’s vibrant celebrations, drawing thousands of locals and visitors eager to revel in the Irish spirit. For 2025, the parade promises a captivating showcase of culture, creativity, and community pride. What to Expect? Parade Highlights St Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and final preparations are going into a host of events. Of course, the associated festivals in Kilkenny city and Carlow town are underway both incorporating the main event on Monday with a number of towns and villages too marking the occasion. St Patrick’s Day Activities. 9:15am Killeshin Parade St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny gets bigger every year and this year’s theme – ‘Bí Beo, Bí Linn’ (be alive, be with us) – encourages you to join in on the fun. Locals and visitors alike will be wowed by circus performers, treated to non-stop toe-tapping tunes and, of course, marvel at the all-important St. Patrick’s Day parade As part of our Pollinator Action Plan for 2019 the Heritage Office of Kilkenny County Council funded Pollinator Prizes in the 2019 annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Kilkenny Filipino Community won the prize for the “Best Community” pollinator themed float and they kindly nominated the Villa Maria gardens at the home of the Sisters of
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