“St Patrick’s Day in Dublin: The Wearing of the Green” will also bring you to see some of Ireland’s most beautiful and historic landscapes in six days of fun, history, and wonder. ![]() Celebrate the magic and spectacle of St Patrick’s Day in Dublin with the exclusive access that only CIE Tours can provide: enjoy an unprecedented, private pre-parade party at Ireland’s most iconic historic building, Dublin’s General Post Office – and then step outside to view the parade at the best location in town.TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Authentic Local Experiences: After the parade, you will have free time to revel in the city’s festive atmosphere. It’s a marvelous swirl of color, music and joy. From the party you can step just outside the door to watch the parade from the best viewing spot in Dublin – and it’s a celebration like no other! Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day parade is a magnificent moving street performance, with marching bands accompanied by flamboyant carnival-style performers, dancers, and street theater groups. Then the merriment really begins, with CIE Tours’ exclusive access to a private party in the GPO, made possible through our deep connections with and the support of Shannon Heritage – this is the first time ever the building is open for a party on St Patrick’s Day. Begin the day by touring the spectacular “Witness History” exhibition at the GPO, including an exciting display commemorating the 170-year history of the Irish flag, which first flew from the building’s rooftop during Easter Week 1916. The ensuing doomed rebellion would destroy much of Dublin’s city center and result in the executions of most of its leaders, but was the pivotal event in the establishment of Ireland as an independent state. ![]() On Easter Monday 1916, Irish rebel leader Pádraig Pearse read the Proclamation of Independence outside its doors, declaring Ireland a republic. The GPO, once the headquarters of the Easter Rising, is possibly the most important building in all of Irish history. ![]() Celebrate St Patrick’s Day at Dublin’s iconic heart: at the landmark General Post Office, in the center of town, right on the parade route.
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