Information about Dublin Festivals
Dubliners are famed for knowing how to enjoy themselves and the city's busy events calendar reflects the spirit of its people.Some of the most notable annual events include:
- St. Patrick's Day, Dublin's streets are filled with festivities and a parade on the 17th of March.
- Colours Boat Race, between Trinity College and University College Dublin, held on the first weekend in April.
- Music in the Park, from June to August, free open-air concerts at lunchtime on weekdays and Sundays.
- The Liffey Swim, held on the first Saturday in September, watch swimmers brave the River Liffey's waters from Watling Street Bridge to Custom House.
- Dublin Theatre Festival, held in the first half of October, this festival offers visitors and residents alike the chance to see a range of traditional and contemporary dramatic performances.
- Dublin City Marathon, the end of October see thousands of participants run the marathon for charity while thousands more spectators cheer them on.
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