St. Patrick's Day - Events Across Australia!

You don't have to be of Irish descent to enjoy celebrating St. Patrick's Day! From the notorious bushranger Ned Kelly to the respected Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating, many prominent Australians are known for their Irish-Australian heritage.

Are you looking to join in the fun this St. Patrick's Day? Check out these fun-filled festivals, parades, and events taking place around the country this March!

Sydney St. Patrick's Day Parade

For family-friendly St. Patrick's Day entertainment, stop by Sydney's St. Patrick's Day Parade! The parade is the fourth-largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the world, with over 80,000 attendants. This year, the parade will begin at noon on Sunday, March 15th. Following the parade finale, Family Day will begin in Hyde Park North at 1 pm. Live Irish bands will be performing on the Main Stage in the park until 6:30 at night. Kids are sure to love the parade's many colourful floats, along with the many Family Day activities, which include a children's entertainment area, a musical seisiún tent, Citizenship Ceremonies, concession and merchandise stands, and more!

For the ultimate Irish-Australian celebration, join in the fun at Sydney's St. Patrick's Day parade.

Australia Zoo - St. Patrick's Day Festivities

Aussies located in Brisbane or along the Sunshine Coast may wish to consider visiting the Australia Zoo for St. Patrick's Day this Tuesday, March 17th. Young children are sure to have a blast at the Zoo on this special day. Games, children's rides, and face painting are just a few of the many activities planned for the day. Learn more about "going green" and saving the environment, too! Search the park for lucky coins for a chance to win a refreshing green ice-cream cone, or enter the "Major Prize Draw" for a chance to win enough ice cream for an entire year! Complete a quiz on classic Irish quotes to win an incredible prize package or simply meander through the zoo looking for leprechauns. Kids and adults alike will love spending an action-packed St. Patrick's Day at the Australia Zoo.

St. Patrick's Festival Western Australia

 

For residents of Perth and Western Australia, St. Patrick's Festival WA is the best way to celebrate the Irish holiday. Supporters of the event can visit the Irish Club of WA on March 13th to participate in a Table Quiz, with all proceeds going towards the St. Patrick's Day festival. At 11 am on the 14th, head over to Ascot for Perth Racing's Irish Race Day. On the 14th and 15th, enjoy watching the Ireland versus Wales 6 Nations rugby games live on television at the Irish Club of WA. On the morning of the 15th, watch the St. Patrick's Day parade in Leederville. After the parade, enjoy the many festivities of the Festival and Family Fun Day at Medibank Stadium. Children and adults will love the activities at the festival, including bouncing castles, magicians, an animal farm, obstacle courses, food stalls, sporting demonstrations, a bar, and much more! The festival runs until 5 pm on the 15th and is free to enter.

If you're looking for some excellent St. Patty's Day entertainment, St. Patrick's Festival WA is sure to meet your needs!

Brisbane Irish Festival

Brisbanites rejoice! The annual Brisbane Irish Festival will be held this year from March 6th-17th! Even those who are busy on St. Patty's day can enjoy the many events of Brisbane's lengthy Irish Fest.

Get dressed up for the fancy black-tie IASAQ Ball at The Sofitel on March 7th. Enjoy some quality time outdoors on Family Sports Day at Gaelic Park on March 8th. Relax while listening to beautiful Irish songs at The Irish Club on March 12th, Traditional Irish Music Night.

On March 14th, the real fun begins. Join an audience of over 30,000 in watching Brisbane's St. Patrick's Day Parade! Kids will love watching the 80+ floats flowing down Brisbane's city streets. If you're still looking for more Irish fun, enjoy a St. Patrick's Eve Dinner at the Irish Club on March 16th. Catholics may wish to conclude the week with a St. Patrick's Day Mass at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

There's truly something for everyone at Brisbane's Irish Festival. Enjoy the month of March with the city's many Irish-Australian events.

Broken Hill - St. Patrick's Race Club

If you love nothing more than "going to the races," consider spending March 14th at St. Patrick's Race Club in Broken Hill! 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the club's annual St. Patrick's Day Race. Racing fans from around the country travel to Broken Hill to enjoy a day filled with food, beverages, and nail-bitingly-intense horse races.

For some of the most memorable St. Pat's entertainment in the country, purchase a ticket to outback NSW's most memorable racing event. You won't regret it!

There are many more St. Patrick's Day events occurring around the country, including the Westbury Irish Festival in Tasmania as well as the Melbourne Irish Festival.

Whatever it is that you choose to do, be responsible and enjoy yourself this St. Patrick's Day!