St Patrick's Day Parade and Festival in London

The day kicks off with a spectacular parade of colourful marching bands, floats, costumed characters and street theatre groups.

The parade leaves Piccadilly at noon and follows a route along; lower Regents Street, Pall Mall and finishes in Trafalgar Square.

This year, families are invited to just turn up on the morning and join in the family section of the parade.

If you would like to apply to be part of the parade, email: stpatricksday(at)london.gov.uk.

The event continues with a festival on Trafalgar Square with a food market, children's area and an afternoon of top Irish comedy.