In almost every town in Ireland, the national day, St Patrick’s Day (17th March), is celebrated with a parade.

Thanks to a long history of significant Irish emigration, a good deal of the world’s cities now also celebrate this day.

While in some places you only get to watch the parade, in Sweden you get to be the parade! Come join in as we walk through Stockholm (and Malmö!) putting a smile on people’s faces! The parade takes place on the weekend closest to the 17th.

The parade is organised annually by volunteers from the Swedish-Irish Society with support from the Irish Embassy in Sweden and with generous sponsorship from the Irish Government's Emigrant Support Programme and businesses in the community.  

Without a vibrant society we cannot continue to organise the parade so if you want to support these efforts please read how you can renew/join the society!

In 2026, three events were held - one in Stockholm, Malmö and Gothenburg!