St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland is a serious affair: the Irish attach almost vital importance to celebrating their country and culture in the right way. Whether you’re spending it at home or in Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated with a minimum of respect… Let’s find out more!
A participant in the Saint Patrick’s Day celebration – Aurelien Guichard – cc
In Ireland, green predominates. It’s THE color to wear when you want to show your allegiance to Irish culture… and therefore to Saint Patrick’s Day! (The country is even referred to as the Emerald Isle, because of its lush green landscapes… Not to mention the shamrock, also green. Not to mention the shamrock, the national symbol, which is also green).
That’s why it’s traditional to dress in green… And the possibilities are endless! From a simple green T-shirt or pants, you can also move into a slightly more kitsch dimension, with leprechaun hats, cheek make-up (shamrocks perhaps?), or any other artifice and accessories likely to recall Ireland! There’s just one condition: be green and remember St. Patrick’s Day!
Temple Bar during Saint Patrick’s Day
Here, too, the Irish pub is part of the St. Patrick’s Day tradition. The Irish gather here to party, have a pint (always in moderation) and listen to typical Irish music. Some Irish pubs even offer you the chance to eat in, in a lively, good-natured atmosphere of singing, dancing and celebrating Irish pride!
But beware: whether in Ireland or elsewhere, Irish pubs are used to being packed every March 17th. If you don’t like crowds, you’ll want to avoid certain establishments and neighborhoods…
If you don’t mind, you can go right ahead!
This is especially true of Ireland and other Anglo-Saxon countries like the USA: on St. Patrick’s Day, you must attend one of their famous parades!
The program includes floats, dancers, musicians and impressive constructions to pay tribute to history and the best of Irish culture.
It’s a great time: parades usually last a long time, and the atmosphere is absolutely crazy! The Dublin Parade, for example, is one of the best parades in the world! The only condition is to get there in advance, otherwise you won’t see much as the streets are packed with people.
And what would St. Patrick’s Day be without its legendary Irish beers?
A Guinness – © venge – stock.adobe.com
Always in moderation, of course, but it’s customary for the Irish to down a few pints on the day, to enjoy and pay tribute to some of their “made in Ireland” beverages. The country is world-renowned for the quality of its beers! Browns, blondes, redheads, stouts, lagers… There’s plenty to choose from!
Take advantage of the opportunity to eat locally: Irish stew, fish and chips, seafood platters, smoked salmon… Partying also means feasting! And there are plenty of possibilities if you know a little about the local Irish terroir!
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