Today is St. Patrick’s Day: Celebrations in Nice and Cannes

Today, Monday, March 17, 2025, from 6 PM, the port district will come alive with a grand St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The festivities will take place in Rue Bonaparte and Place du Pin, transforming these areas into a vibrant hub of Irish culture and tradition.

The event, free and open to all, will offer an immersive experience in the festive atmosphere of St. Patrick’s Day, featuring a rich program of entertainment:

• Thematic stands, including one hosted by the Irish Embassy, offering activities and information about Irish culture.
• A prize draw with a weekend trip to Dublin for two people.
• Street performances by Irish musicians throughout the district.
• A live traditional Irish music concert followed by a DJ set until midnight.
• Green lighting of several municipal buildings, including the Tête Carrée, Bellanda Tower, and the greenhouse of Parc Phoenix, celebrating Ireland’s colors until the morning of March 18.

St. Patrick: Between History and Tradition

St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17, honors Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick, who spread Christianity across the island in the 5th century AD. Today, the event is marked worldwide with parades, music, and festivities.

Flavors of Ireland: Traditional Food and Drinks

St. Patrick’s Day is also a perfect occasion to enjoy some of Ireland’s culinary specialties. Among the most popular beverages are the famous Guinness, the dark beer brewed in Dublin, and cider, made from fermented apples or pears.

Typical Irish dishes for the occasion include:

• Roast Dinner: Boiled beef with roasted potatoes, peas, and carrots, often served with Soda Bread.
• Soda Bread: Traditional Irish bread made with whole wheat flour and baking soda as a leavening agent.
• Crisp Sandwich: A simple but beloved snack consisting of crispy potato chips between two slices of Soda Bread.
• Apple Tart: A classic Irish apple pie.
• Guinness Cake: A rich cake infused with Guinness beer, giving it a unique and intense flavor.

Cannes Also Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

The city of Cannes is also joining the celebrations with a series of events at Allées de la Liberté – Charles de Gaulle, in front of the statue fountain of Lord Brougham.

Planned events include:

• Spectacular green illuminations highlighting Lord Brougham’s statue, Le Suquet, the Town Hall, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Boulevard de la Croisette, the Verrerie Bridge, and the Church of Mercy.
• A concert by the AMANOS group, taking the audience on a musical journey through Irish melodies.
• A traditional Irish dance performance by the Azur Irish Dance Academy, kicking off the celebrations at 6:30 PM.

An unmissable opportunity to dive into the festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day and discover the richness of Irish culture!