The 5 videos you need to see this St Patrick’s Day
Every year St Patrick’s Day produces some of the most outrageous, funny, and entertaining user generated videos. The celebrations run far and wide, from the streets of Ireland to the bright lights of New York City. Whether you prefer celebrating by joining in on the parades, or by dressing up and drinking to your heart’s content, Newsflare has the best of both captured for your enjoyment.
1 - St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Trafalgar square, London
London celebrated St Patrick’s Day in 2022 with a parade that travelled from Hyde Park Corner through to Whitehall. The festival included the best of Irish arts, food, culture, and music, with a procession of marching bands, dance troupes, and pageantry.
Video by Newsflare filmer biewerbd1976
2 - Fight breaks out at St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Jackson, USA
It is no surprise that on this often alcohol fuelled national celebration, fights are prone to break out between those celebrating. This particular brawl involved around 20 people, with different fights breaking out left right and centre.
Video by Newsflare filmer Lanier3_1
3 - Brothers from Galway showcase their fast feet on St Patrick’s Day
Galway’s Gardiner brothers are five-time World Champion Irish Dancers who showcase how versatile and athletic their national dance is. When asked about their motive for this video, the talented duo said that they wanted to spread as much joy and Irish culture around the world as possible.
Video by Newsflare filmer Wooglobe
4 - Chicago River is dyed green
Every year thousands of people descend upon the Windy City to watch the annual green dying of the city’s river. The dye, which is vegetable based and unharmful, is spread throughout the river a few hours before the St Patrick’s Day parade begins, and keeps its colour for up to 48 hours.
Video by Newsflare filmer jvillalpandoc
5 - Irishman explains why he hates St Patrick’s Day
“I’m Joe, and I f**king hate St Patrick’s Day”.
Surly stand-up comedian Joseph Mcgucken took to the streets of Dublin on St Patrick’s Day, to find out what drives non-Irish people to dress up (silly hats included) every year.. His responses say it all.
Video by Newsflare filmer josephmcgucken
