Every year the celebrations draw large crowds as there are more than 500000 Irish in Argentina. The parade is followed by food and beer stands live music and dance performances and pub celebrations that carry on well into the next morning. There area elves fairies bagpipers and Irish dancers will honor the homeland with the parade.
Afterward there are live music and dance performances featuring Irish-flavored rock and folk groups which usually includes an U2 tribute band along with performances by the Irish dance troupes Emerald Dance and Celtic Argentina.
Every March 17 great festivities are held in the streets and parks of cities like Buenos Aires . Beyond the community many others join the green celebrations and experience this date as an opportunity to meet friends and celebrate life.
The event is hosted by the Argentina-Ireland Association the Buenos Aires city government and the Irish Embassy in Buenos Aires.
What to bring-
If it is a cold day bring a warm hat warm gloves and warm shoes. For a sunny day you’ll want to bring sunglasses suntan lotion and a hat. The parade goes on rain shine or snow. And of course it is traditional to be dressed in GREEN (or orange or white - colors of the Irish flag)!
Transportation and Parking-
Mass transit is a great way to get in and out to see the parade.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Avenida de Mayo, Av. de Mayo, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, Buenos Aires
