MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney marched in Montreal's St. Patrick's Day parade today as the event marked its 200th anniversary. Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister on Friday, was joined by several Quebec-based cabinet ministers as he shook hands and waved to thousands gathered along the drizzly parade route in the downtown core. Vancouver’s annual celebration of Celtic culture returns March 7-17th 2025 with our 21st festival, but this year will be different. After hugely successful festivals for the last three years in downtown Vancouver, CelticFest Vancouver, a not-for-profit organization, can no longer fund its growth. Historical roots of St. Patrick’s Day in Canada. Celebrated on March 17th each year, St. Patrick’s Day commemorates the life of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Born in the 4th century, Patrick was captured by Irish pirates at the age of 16 and spent several years in captivity before escaping and returning to Britain. Location: The Junction Pub, Vancouver; Event Info: Join the Vancouver Queer Irish at Junction on Davie to celebrate all things Irish and Queer at St Paddy's Gay! Get ready to raise a glass and dance the night away with fellow members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community in honour of St. Patrick's Day and celebrate Irish heritage and Queer culture. From Celtic festivals and concerts to movies, here is a list of things to do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend in Vancouver.Visit Irish Pubs -- Irish Pubs in Metro VancouverCelticFest Vancouver[adinserter block="4"][adinserter block="15"]CelticFest Vancouver, the city’s annual celebration of Celtic culture, celebrates 20 years of Celtic music, dance and culture in Vancouver.The headline A family-friendly St Patrick’s Day event is happening on Saturday, March 15, with art, dance, storytelling, food trucks, bouncy castles, and more for all ages to enjoy. The next night, Irish acoustic folk-rockers Hermitage Green will headline at the Vogue Theatre with support by Paul Caldwell and others. CelticFest Vancouver 2025 NOTE: 2016 was the year of Vancouver’s last St. Patrick’s Day parade. No parade took place in 2017 and no parade will likely take place again for several years if at all. For information about Irish-themed events that do still take place in the Lower Mainland, click Vancouver St. Patrick’s Day Events. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade St. Patrick's Day weekend is upon us and Vancouver has several options to mark the greenest celebration of the year. From a fun green run to a bougie yacht party to a free block party, check out different ways to enjoy the green occasion across the city. Shamrocks & Champagne - St. Patrick’s Day at Catalyst St Patricks Day Party : LanaLou's, Vancouver: 15 Mar 2025: The Official Luckys St Patricks Day Bar Crawl - Vancouver: Par-Tee Putt Vancouver: 14 Mar 2025: St. Patricks Buy Canadian Shop Local: Barclay Manor, Vancouver: 22 Mar 2025: Afro Reggae Night St. Patricks Day Weekend Party: Calabash Caribbean Bistro, Vancouver: 14 Mar 2025: St Patricks Family-friendly activities happen between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 22nd, so five days after St. Patrick’s Day. Vancouver St. Patrick’s Day Boat Party – hosted by Vancouver Boat Parties, there’s an Irish-themed nightclub event on a boat in False Creek and English Bay on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025. The event begins at 8:00 When: Friday, March 14, 2025 Where: 7 Alexander St. and pubs around Gastown Cost: $17.31 Sponsored pick: Gastown St. Paddy’s Day Street Party. Free festival alert! Blarney Stone and the cobblestone streets that surround it are coming alive with a full lineup of local musicians, traditional Irish dancing, and family fun for a street party from noon to 8 p.m. on March 17, 2025. Vancouver St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Known for its Celtic performances, pipe bands, and family-friendly atmosphere; Held in downtown Vancouver; 4. Halifax St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A mix of local culture and Irish traditions; Features pub celebrations, traditional Irish food, and music; 5. Ottawa St. Patrick’s Parade Prime Minister Mark Carney meets young members of the crowd during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Montreal, Saturday, March 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is underway in Toronto (CTV file photo). 30-year-old Toronto man arrested in connection to a series of home invasions: police St. Patrick’s Day in Vancouver falls on March 17, and throughout the week, various Irish celebrations unfold, including the vibrant Vancouver’s CelticFest, lively pub parties, and a medley of Irish-themed events. In the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day season of 2025, expect a range of festivities and an assortment of other engaging events. Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025 in Aldergrove. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Aldergrove with interesting events near you. From parades to pub crawls there is everything that you would want to celebrate this day in Aldergrove. 53rd St Patrick’s Day Festival @ The Blarney Stone (Mar. 17) – Celebrate at Vancouver's longest-standing Irish pub all day long with doors opening at 9am for an Irish brunch party with live bands, Celtic dancers, an Irish piper, and a DJ. The 264th New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Monday, March 17, 2025. This parade holds the distinction of being “the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world,” with a tradition dating back to March 17, 1762—even earlier than the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 🍀 VANCOUVER BOAT PARTY | ST. PATRICK’S DAY 2025 🚢 WHERE IRISH LUCK MEETS VANCOUVER VIBES! Vancouver, it’s time to swap the crowded pubs for three hours of non-stop action on the water! This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re turning the Burrard Queen into a floating Irish festival, complete with live DJs, insane skyline views, and the best party vibes in the city. Get ready to drink, dance The Hough Foundation will host the Paddy Hough Parade at noon Monday, St. Patrick’s Day, starting at Hough Elementary School, 1900 Daniels St., Vancouver. The parade, which lasts about 45
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