Luton BID are proud sponsors of the town’s St Patrick’s Day Parade
Luton BID are proud sponsors of the town’s St Patrick’s Day Parade
A colourful procession, diverse community groups, marching bands, local acts and Irish performers are set to wow crowds at Luton’s St Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday 18th March.
Luton Irish Forum’s exciting two weeks of activity, builds to their main festival on Saturday 18th March. The popular event is being sponsored by Luton Business Improvement District (BID) & other partners.
Irish music, dance, and family-friendly entertainment will be brought to Luton’s streets and venues through a variety of free events from 3rd – 18th March, all aimed at making Irish heritage more accessible.
Julia Horsman, Luton BID project manager, said “Luton’s St Patrick’s Day Parade has always been a highlight of the town’s cultural calendar and the wider St Patrick’s Festival.
This is the second year that Luton BID has sponsored the event, and we are thrilled to be able to support Luton Irish Forum to put on a spectacular experience.
The St Patrick’s Day Parade promises lots of fun, excitement and smiles for all ages and communities, and we cannot wait to welcome thousands of visitors and families into the town centre to enjoy Irish music, dance and drama that will fill the Town Centre.”
Noelette from the Luton Irish Forum said, “Luton BID’s funding means that this year’s St Patrick’s Festival will be bigger and better than ever and right now, people could do with a reason to celebrate. It will mean that we can showcase even more exciting Irish musical talent and extend the range of events so that there’s something for everyone.
It will provide fun and entertainment, not just for the Irish, but to all communities in Luton. This is a day out for everyone to come along and enjoy. Thank you, Luton BID.”
The St Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at Luton Irish Forum at 11am. It will then travel along Hitchin Road, turning right onto Station Road, along Station Road to Mill Street, then turn left onto Guildford Street and right onto Bridge Street.
At the end of Bridge Street, the parade will turn left onto New Bedford Road, continue onto Manchester Street, into Upper George Street and finish on St George’s Square in the town centre at 11:45am.
Also, part of the festivities; St Patrick’s Children’s Craft Sessions, The Six Mary’s play, school workshops, community events, live music, choir and singing performances, Gaelic football, and hurling.
To see the full programme, line-up and to keep up to date with all the latest on St Patrick’s Festival, visit Luton Irish Forum website, here.