London's annual Irish bash

London's St Patrick's Day Festival, on Sunday 12 March, kicks off a week of celebrations including art exhibitions and a performance by the London Irish Symphony Orchestra. The St Patrick's Day Parade leaves Hyde Park Corner at noon on Sunday. Ceili dancers will perform in Leicester Square. Irish music will replace anti-cartoons protesters in Trafalgar Square. Covent Garden will host an Irish food fair and market throughout the weekend. For details click the title link.