St. Patrick’s Day in Australia

If you find yourself in Australia on St. Patrick’s Day, there is plenty going on in celebration of our patron Saint.

Ministerial visit

Minister of State Tom Hayes will be the Government’s official representative in Australia for the St. Patrick’s Day period. The Minister will be in Australia from 8 to 18 March. He will have official engagements in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Canberra.
During the visit, the Minister will promote trade, investment, and tourism between Ireland and Australia and will meet Irish community groups, political representatives, and business leaders.

Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day

It’s not just for buildings you know!

This year Tourism Ireland is asking everyone to Go Green. Pledge your own ‘greening’ event this St Patrick’s Day and to involve as many people in your own professional and social networks as possible. Create a special event or occasion to introduce them to Ireland. So, make 2015 the year you join the ‘Global Greening’.

Pledge your greening in advance of the 17th of March on Twitter using #GoGreen4PatricksDay; and once you’ve had your greening event please don't forget to share the photos, again using #GoGreen4PatricksDay.

St Patrick’s Day Parades, Festivals, and Fun Days

There will be St. Patrick’s Day parades and festivals happening across Australia. The Irish Government’s Emigrant Support programme is pleased to provide funding to support many of these. Check out your nearest celebration below:

Brisbane Irish Festival
7 – 17 March
Parade on 14 March

Melbourne Irish Festival
15 March at Edinburgh Gardens

St Patrick’s Festival WA
8 – 17 March
Parade on 15 March in Leederville

Sydney St Patrick’s Day Parade and Family Day
15 March
George Street