Downpatrick - St Patrick's Festival in Downpatrick

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St Patrick's Festival in Downpatrick

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When:
Mar 2010 (annual)
Where:
Downpatrick
Opening Hours:
Wreath laying ceremony 12.30pm; parade 2.30pm
St Patrick's grave in Downpatrick. Photo by Louise McGrath
Downpatrick honours Ireland's patron saint, St Patrick, who is buried at the cathedral, with an annual festival. On 17 March, there are services in the cathedral followed by carnival parade, led through the town by someone dressed as the saint.
In the grounds of Downpatrick Cathedral, a large stone slab marks the grave of three saints, St Colomb, St Bridget and St Patrick, who were responsible for converting the pagan Irish to Christianity. People line the street as St Patrick winds his way past them, followed by floats and bands.

In the days leading up to the parade, there are exhibitions and concerts. A cross-community event, the only flag permitted is St Patrick's cross. Of course there are plenty of people dressed in green though.
Event details can change.
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