Dublin to celebrate St. Patricks Day with Roots theme

The city of Dublin will be hosting the St. Patrick’s Festival later this month, culminating in the National St. Patrick's Day Parade.

The theme for the festival this year is Roots, and honors timeless myths and traditions that are part of modern society. The festival will feature over 150 artists with interactive performances, crafts, comedy, dance, street theater, and music on the schedule.

Featured performances will be the Silver Swans Ballet designed for those 55 years of age and older as well as musical performances along the sidewalks of the city. There will be a special production of “The Plough and the Stars’ by The Abbey Theatre that will mark the 100th anniversary of its premiere. Workshops will also be held that will showcase felting, willow weaving, tin smithing, and lacemaking.

Events will be held throughout the city at locations including Dundrum Town Centre, Wolfe Tone Park, Jameson Distillery, and Wood Quay Amphitheatre. There will be vibrant music and nightlife culture after dark featuring Fire Performances and Henrik Schwarz.

Highlighted at the parade will be 12 spectacular floats created by independent parade groups. Contributors include The Outing Queer Arts Collective, Inishowen Carnival Group, and Curious State with new participants Show CoMotion and Lumen Street Theatre.

The festival will take place from Saturday March 14 through Tuesday March 17, with the parade on the last day. Poster printing can be used to promote such festivals throughout a city.