Leeds St Patrick’s Day Parade

Leeds St Patrick’s Day Parade – 16 March 2025 … in honour of St Patrick (Feast Day 17 March), the Patron Saint of Ireland.

On Sunday 16 March St Patrick’s Day in Leeds will be celebrated with the traditional parade – and it promises to be a day of festivities!

The Parade will set off from Millennium Square via Great George Street at 11am, making its way through Leeds City Centre with vibrant floats and walking displays created by schools and Irish community groups, alongside the stirring sounds of pipe and brass bands.

Live Entertainment will begin in Millennium Square from 11am, continuing throughout the day with a fantastic line-up of music and dance. Enjoy performances from: the Leeds branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, Irish Dance Performances, local favourites Sean Harrington and Luke Flear, the Leeds Irish Choir and plus show-stopping Irish dance displays from local Irish dance schools.

Millennium Square will be buzzing with food and drink stalls, selling Irish-themed products, and a bar where you can raise a celebratory pint of Guinness. There will also be rides and activities for the kids, making it a perfect family day out!

This is a community-led event coordinated by the Leeds St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, with support from local sponsors, Leeds City Council, and the Government of Ireland Emigrant Support Programme.

For further information visit the Parade website and Facebook page.

Christ the King Catholic Primary School’s float with ‘St Patrick’ at the 2022 Leeds St Patrick’s Day Parade