This year’s annual event was designed by the London Mayor’s office as a family-friendly day of entertainment to celebrate Irish culture. Tanaiste Simon Harris speaking on stage in Trafalgar Square (Lucy North/PA)Speaking from the stage in Trafalgar Square, Tanaiste Mr Harris said of London: “We help build this great city. We help contribute to this great city and I’m so proud of the links between London and Ireland, between Ireland and Britain. Performers during the St Patrick’s Day parade (Lucy North/PA)The flags of the Irish counties were carried aloft as a dance troupe performed a traditional jig. Linda Martin and Ignatius Linane came out to watch the parade (Lucy North/PA)“I always feel welcome, friendly, just happy.

Source: The Herald March 15, 2026 16:06 UTC