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Birmingham's St Patrick's Day Parade is back for the first time in four years. To mark the 50th celebration, there will be confetti blasts, Irish dancers, live music, costumes and Chinese dragons. Maurice Malone, a spokesman for the Birmingham Irish Association said: "The Birmingham St. Patrick's Parade is a huge calendar event which holds a special place in the hearts of many. The Birmingham Irish Association look forward to relaunching the Parade, and are thrilled that it will fall on St Patrick’s Day itself. Maurice Malone, Chief Executive at Birmingham Irish Association and head of the Parade organising team, said: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the postponement of the St. Patrick's Parade, scheduled to take place on Sunday, 16th March 2025, in Digbeth. Ten thousand printed maps guiding St Patrick’s revellers to the best spots to celebrate the Irish national holiday are being made available across the Birmingham Irish Quarter for 2025. Music While the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Birmingham is the highlight of the day, the city comes alive at night with pub parties, live music, and themed performances. From Irish folk bands to DJ sets and Guinness-fueled celebrations, Birmingham’s nightlife will be buzzing on March 16, 2025. Top Late-Night Events in Birmingham on St. Patrick’s The team behind Birmingham St. Patrick’s Parade has issued the following statement regarding the postponement of the upcoming parade, originally scheduled to take place on Sunday, 16th March 2025, in Digbeth. Maurice Malone, Chief Executive at Birmingham Irish Association and head of the Parade organising team, said: Birmingham’s St Patrick’s Day Parade is coming back to the city on Sunday after a five year break. Organisers The Birmingham Irish Association , external said the free community event would be This year's St Patrick's Parade in Birmingham has been cancelled, the organisers have confirmed. The event, historically considered one of the largest in the world, had been due to take place in Head down to Birmingham, where the streets come alive with the vibrant spirit of St. Patrick's Day! The Birmingham St. Patrick’s Festival dates back to 1952 and has evolved into one of the largest, free, annual community events, so, mark your calendars, don your green attire, and come be a part of this unforgettable celebration in Birmingham! The popular St Patrick’s Parade in Birmingham has been postponed for 2025. The organising team has made the announcement this afternoon. The parade, which attracts tens of thousands of people Birmingham, UK. As one of the first cities in the UK to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Birmingham has held a dedicated parade for the event since 1952! A celebration of the city’s multiculturalism, their lively celebrations include Irish dance performances, Welsh and Chinese dragons, and Caribbean dancers. In response to the postponement, Lyle Bignon, NTE Ambassador for Birmingham, working on behalf of the NTIA, said: "It is very disappointing to learn that the Birmingham St Patrick’s Parade organising team cannot meet increased safety/security costs this year. Last year's event was the 50th parade to take place in Birmingham. It has previously been known to attract up to 80,000 people and was said to be the third biggest St Patrick's Day event in the world. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the postponement of the St. Patrick's Parade on 16th March 2025. This decision has not been made lightly, and we deeply regret any disappointment." Birmingham Irish Association Health Day Event – Jan 2025 At 12 Noon a confetti blast signals the start of the St Patrick's Parade, and another fun filled festival celebrating the culture and diversity of Birmingham unfolds to the delight of attendees. The Parade dates back to 1952 and was the first in Britain. Birmingham’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Birmingham is home to one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades outside of Ireland. The event attracts thousands of visitors who enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, traditional Irish dancing, and street performances. When is Birmingham's St Patrick's Day Parade? The St Patrick's Parade takes place on Sunday, March 17 2024 in Digbeth. It will start at the top of Bradford Street at 12 noon and make its way down Lots of new and exciting information will also follow with details of how to support and get involved with your much loved parade. Email [email protected] for all parade enquiries. For all updates follow our St Patrick’s Parade social media pages: Twitter - @stpatparadebham; Facebook - St Patrick’s Festival Birmingham ; Instagram Birmingham's famous St Patrick's Day parade will return to Digbeth for 2025, organisers have confirmed, but with one significant change after listening to feedback from last year's event.
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