March 16: St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns to Prague’s City Center!

The Czech-Irish Business and Cultural Association (CIBCA), in partnership with the Irish Embassy in the Czech Republic, announced that Prague’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back this year on March 16, and it’s the largest one ever in the city.

The procession will bring the heart of the Czech-Irish community from all over the country to life, featuring over 50 groups celebrating Irish culture, music, and dance.

In keeping with the past tradition, the parade will begin at Wenceslas Square at 14:15 (assembly from 14:00) and weave its way through the city, culminating in a gathering at Old Town Square, where the celebrations will continue.

Joining the procession will be an impressive lineup of Irish dance groups, including TJ Academy of Irish Dance & Sona Sól Veselá Kopýtka, Rinceoirí, Coiscéim, inSpiral, and Gall Tír.

The Irish Wolfhound Group will add a touch of Irish heritage, while Celtic bands such as Shannon and Foggy Dude will fill the streets with music.

Other notable participants include Prague Irish Set Dancers, Sally O’Brien Irish Pub, lead piper Chip Doehring, The Wild Geese Society, the Prague Kids GAA Club, and of course, St. Patrick himself, who will be there to meet with the people of Prague and even pose for a photograph or two.

“Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s day, and the best way to join in the celebrations this year is to dress in green, white and orange, the national colours of Ireland,” said Darragh Price of the CIBCA parade organising committee.

For more information on the parade and other Irish-themed events happening in Prague, visit this website.

Map of the parade route: