A full day of Irish fun is lined up in celebration of St Patrick’s Day on Thursday (17 March) – which coincides with Ireland’s National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai.
From Irish music and record-breaking attempts, to parades and family-friendly activities, there is something on offer to get everyone into the Irish spirit.
Ahead of the day there will be a range of Irish animation screenings around the site, and a performance by Irish Folk group Kila (March 15, 2120, Festival Garden).
Then on St Patrick’s Day itself – a day for Ireland to remember it’s patron saint – the Ireland Pavilion will be lit up in green, with displays of Irish dancing, music performances and pottery making.
Other events on 17 March include:
The Annual Irish Business Network St Patrick’s Day Business Breakfast
Registration needed in advance via IBN
0730-0900 Irish Village
Ireland National Day Celebrations
Flag raising ceremony, speeches from UAE and Ireland representatives, and Irish music
1000-1100, Al Wasl
St Patrick’s Festival Family Fun
Sports, storytelling, and other family-friendly activities
1530-1800, Sports Arena and Festival Garden
St Patrick’s Festival Fitness Class
Help set a Guinness World Record for the number of nationalities taking part in a fitness class. Led by Maeve Madden, register here: https://bit.ly/3tOhpj5
1730-1815, Sports Arena
St Patrick’s Festival Parade
A march led by Irish Defence Forces Pipers
1830, departs Ireland Pavilion, ends Al Wasl
St Patrick’s Festival GALA Concert
Specially curated by the National Concert Hall and led by world renowned fiddler Martin Hayes, with special guests including Daithi
1900-2000, Al Wasl Plaza
