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Shamrocks and singing: Thousands take to the streets for London’s St Patrick’s Day parade

Thousands of emerald-clad party-goers took to the streets of Green Park for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade and festival in London last week. Six marching bands, ten sports groups, six dance groups, a giant puppet and a wolfhound accompanied 45 floats adorned with flags from every county. The colourful procession of Irish marching bands, …

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From Galway to Green Park: London set to celebrate St Patrick’s Day parade with festivities and feasting

A spectacular procession of Irish marching bands, energetic dance troupes and colourful pageantry will launch London’s world-renowned St Patrick’s Day parade and festival on Sunday. This year’s event will include top Irish talent in Trafalgar Square and the Tube, a special movie premiere, a street food market with fine Irish fare and a huge Céilí …

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