The London St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is now in its 13th year and attracts over 100,000 people. It has become a destination event, which showcases the best of Irish music, song dance, culture and arts. As the largest and possibly the greenest giant puppet in the world The NWSI Caterpillar is a regular denizen at this event

Accessible to all audiences, the festival aims to transfer the experience of Irish culture to all Londoners and visitors.

The 2014 event will take place on Sunday 16 March in the iconic Trafalgar Square.

The parade celebrates both the deep roots of Irish communities in London and also the present-day energy and vibrance of Irishness in London and beyond.

The theme for this year’s parade is ‘World of Dance’ and we invite all London dance groups to come and help us celebrate the rich heritage of dance within Irish culture. The parade will feature spectacular pageantry, wonderful floats, marching bands from across the UK, sports clubs and Irish dancing schools