It’s almost time for #StPatricksDayParis 2020! The third St Patrick’s Day Parade in Paris, organised by the Irish in France association, will take place on Saturday 14th March at 13h00*

On a day when Irish people will be celebrating friendships all around the world we invite you to #getyourgreenon and join Irish in France together with Franco-Irish business, cultural, sports associations, and school groups to celebrate Ireland and its most famous saint on the streets of Paris! Families and friends, we look forward to welcoming you to the parade – come walk with us, enjoy the party atmosphere and have a great afternoon!

#FunFact We start the parade on our very own street!
The parade will assemble and depart from the Centre Culturel Irlandais on the rue des Irlandais in the 5th arrondissement. Following welcome speeches from our guests of honour at 13h00 the parade will depart at 13h30 on a short course around the 5th arrondissement before returning to the CCI.

Thank you, Merci, Go raibh maith agaibh.
The Irish in France association thanks the Embassy of Ireland, the Mairie of the 5th arrondissement and the Centre Culturel Irlandais for their support for the St Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade is included in the CCI’s Saint Patrick’s Day Festival programme which runs from Friday 13th February to Tuesday 17th March. Full details of the festival programme are available via the link below. https://www.centreculturelirlandais.com/agenda/category/fete-de-la-saint-patrick

Is your group interested in taking part in the parade?
Then contact us now at stpatricksparade@irishinfrance.org!
The closing date for new participating groups is Monday 10th February.

Irish in France members – would you like your children to be part of a #YoungIrishinFrance Group at the parade?
We have exciting plans for younger members (7-16 years) of the Irish in France association at the St Patrick’s Day Parade!
Get in touch with us for details of workshops to prepare our kid’s group. Workshops will be held on Sunday 1st and Sunday 8th March at the Centre Culturel Irlandais.
Workshop registration: 10 euros. Keep an eye out for more information – coming soon in a member email.
(Not a member of the Irish in France yet? – visit our website for details of 2020 individual and family memberships http://irishinfrance.wixsite.com/irishinfrance/membership).

Participating Groups
Please remember to stay in touch with the Irish in France team and let them know:

1. Your contact details: The name, telephone number and email address of the Group Manager, the person who will be responsible for your group on the day of the parade.

2. Your group size: How many people will we be welcoming on the day?

3. Your banner: This is a parade to celebrate Ireland and Franco-Irish friendships – no promotional message on your banners please!

4. Your theme: Groups with themes are bright and colourful…and FUN – why not plan one for your group on the day?

Assembly points
There will be designated assembly points for all groups at the 2020 Paris Parade. Group managers – please ensure that your group is in position by 12h45. Additional details will be sent to you closer to the date.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 3rd St Patrick’s Day Parade in Paris! #StPatricksDayParis #PaintParisGreen #greenaroundtheglobe

Event photograph: Oisin Gormally Photography https://www.oisingormallyphotography.com/
Thank you Oisin for capturing the essence of the parade in 2019 – we love this photo!

How to get there
Centre Culturel Irlandais
5 rue des Irlandais
75005 Paris

RER B: Luxembourg station (Gay Lussac exit)
(This line goes directly to the Stade de France for parade attendees who are travelling to the Ireland v France Six Nations rugby match on the evening of the 14th March)

Metros: Line 10 – Cardinal Lemoine, Line 7 – Place Monge

Buses: 21, 24, 27, 84, 89 (nearby)

Public car park: 22, rue Soufflot

*Date subject to final confirmation by the authorities