What happens in Northern Ireland?

It is expected that thousands of people in cities in Northern Ireland will gather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Monday.

Belfast promises a multicultural celebration of music, culture, Irish and community.

Derry City and Strabane will “celebrate our inheritance”, which brings people from local schools, sports clubs and drama groups together.

Newry and downpatrick will have parades with street artists, community groups, dancers and Pageantry.

BBC News NI has taken a look at some of the offers offered this year in Northern Ireland.

Belfast has been organizing events since the beginning of March with a complete program of cultural activities in the whole city in front of St. Patrick's Day.

The St. Patrick's Day Parade on Monday starts at 1:30 p.m. GMT.

Local dance troops, schools, group groups and musicians will return to the town hall via the city center via the Chichest Street, the Victoria Street, the High Street, the Castle Place and “Donegall Place.

The Belfast Tradfest will organize a four -day music festival by Monday.

Féile to Phobail operates a trading path with over 100 sessions at places all over the city. This runs until Monday.

Sachtain Na Gaeilge, an annual festival that promotes Irish language and culture, has been organizing events since the beginning of the month.

Dearbhail Uí Bhiataigh of Seachain Na Gaeilge said: “The Irish language blooms throughout Belfast and we want to create more opportunities to use and see the language in the heart of the city center.”

See that Full list of Belfast events.

The topic for Derry's St. Patrick's Day program includes Forest, Heaven and Sea, while the city is celebrating the arrival of Hellerer days.

The activities are planned for the Guildhall Square, the Handwerksdorf, the Waterloo Place and the Guildhall.

The St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at 3:00 p.m. GMT and drives off the Bishop Street car park.

Strabanes Parade begins at 2:00 p.m. GMT and leaves Holy Cross College. It becomes through the Bridge Street and Market Street, past Abercorn Square and along the Railway Road and in the Dock Street.

Around 120 children from local schools take part in this year's parade.

The alleys of the city are carried out from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. GMT activities such as live music form -craic and facial painting. Later in the evening, the Strabane Drama Festival continues with the Whiteheaded Boy by Lennox Robinson, which is presented by the Bart players.

See that Full list of the derry and strabane events.

Downpatrick, supposedly the last rest area of ​​St. Patrick, will organize a carnival parade with street artists, community groups and dancers.

The parade leaves at 1:30 p.m. GMT from Downshire Estate and is said to arrive at 2:00 p.m. GMT in the city center.

It will be entertained all afternoon on the Grove square and St. Patrick's Square.

See that Full list of Newry and Downpatrick events.

In Armagh, thousands of visitors are expected for a one -week celebration, which began on Sunday, March 9, with a series of music, art, theater and cultural experiences.

The parade of the city organized by the local community begins on Monday at 1:00 p.m. GMT from the school of the Christian brother. It will end in the Cathedral Road Recreation Center.

On Sunday, March 16, the cathedral of St. Patrick's Church of Ireland and the Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Patrick will take place between the cathedral of St. Patrick's Church of Ireland.

See that Full list of Armagh events.

In Newry, the St. Patrick's Day Parade departs from Albert Basin on Monday at 1:00 p.m. GMT.

There will be events and attractions in the Hill Street and McClelland Park, including free facial painting and climbing walls.

There will be live music and céili dance in the squares of Marcus and Margaret.

You can find more details on Newry events here.

On Monday in the hill of O'Neill and Ranfurly, Dungannon, a free St. Patrick's Day concert will take place between 1:30 p.m. GMT and 4:30 p.m. GMT.

The Irish trading and folk band The Muddlers Club will offer entertainment for the masses.

There will be make -up, amusements, handicrafts and food traders on site. No booking is required.

The Enniskillen St. Patrick's Day Parade takes place on Monday at 3:30 p.m. GMT and drives off from Enniskillen Castle. This year's topic is jump 'n' jive.

A free day of family fun in the castle will take place at 1:30 p.m. GMT with live entertainment files.

On Sunday, an illuminated tractor and a truck run will take place on the traditional Parade route at 7:30 p.m. GMT in favor of Stroke Warriors.

See that Full list of Enniskillen events.

Omaghs St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at 2:00 p.m. GMT from South West College. This year's topic is “Snakes Alive” and is inspired by the Lunar New Year of the Snake 2025.

There will be entertainment from 1:00 p.m. GMT, not easy with music from TIS and St. Eugene's brass and reed band.

A 'Ceili on the Cobbles' takes place on the stage of the court area from 3:00 p.m. GMT, with live music by PUFF Savage.

The Strule Arts Center organizes a variety of family -friendly activities, including handicrafts, storytelling and make -up.

See that Full list of Omagh events

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council offer a number of events for St. Patrick's Day.

There will be an exhibition of historical Irish dance costumes that run until April 13th in the theater of the mill until the 1940s. The exhibition shows the tradition and art of Irish dance and is freely visited.

A fun family day with live music, storytelling and traditional Irish dance and Highland dance will take place on Sunday in Antrim Castle Gardens from 12:00 GMT until 4:00 p.m. GMT.

In order to round off the celebrations on the evening of St. Patrick's Day, the Rapparees in the theater in the mill will come on stage.

See that Full list of Armagh events.

A celebration of St. Patrick's Day and a tea dance will take place on Saturday at Market Square, Lisburn, from 1:00 p.m. GMT until 4:00 p.m. GMT.

In the Irish linen center and in the Lisburn Museum, there will be a free art-in-art craft crafts on Saturday and Monday from 9:30 a.m. GMT until 3:30 p.m. GMT.

The City Council of Lisburn & Castlereagh has a full Seachtain Na Gaeilge program that celebrates the Irish language that leads to St. Patrick's Day. See Here More information.

In Ballycastle, County Antrim, there will be activities for families and a parade to St. Patrick's Day on Monday.

The coast market opens from 11:30 am and will include a mixture of craftsmen, manufacturers, food producers and independent dealers.

The St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. GMT with a walk to the coast, which is led by a piper.

Between 13:00 GMT and 4:00 p.m. GMT will give live music performances of local acts on the coast.

In the Marine Hotel there is handicrafts for families, including a quiet area and informal sports demonstrations.

The storytelling with Liz Weir takes place in the nearby bowling club at 2:00 p.m. GMT, 2:45 p.m. GMT and 3:30 p.m. GMT.

See the festival plan Here.

Elsewhere in Northern Ireland, A family -friendly garden trip through Mount Stewart Is kept on Sunday by ARDS and North Down Borough Council.

It examines the stories behind the statues in the formal gardens, which are confused by Irish and worldwide mythology.

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council are holding a festival of the Mini St. Patrick's Day in Limavady on Saturday with details Here.