It amazes me how quickly time seems to fly these days or have we become too busy to notice it? Either way, it is that time of the year again where we all pretend to be Irish and drink until the sun comes up, well, some of us. St Patrick’s Day is not just celebrated in the United Kingdom; countries around the world have now made it their own and drink to the occasion even though they have no idea why it is being celebrated in the first instance. St Patrick’s Day is celebrated on Sunday the 16^th of March 2008.

As always, the St Patrick’s Day festivities are going to be big in London this Sunday with a planned parade and festival. People from all cultures in London will eat, drink and be merry all day long. Some brave enough to dress up for the occasion. The St Patrick’s Day parade will start at noon (12) at Hyde Park Corner all the way to Whitehall Place, quite a walk but would be entertaining and fun. If you are not planning on drinking with the crowds then join in the parade as we’ve only ever heard good things about it.

Not up for the parade? Why not go to the St Patrick’s Day Festivals instead? The festival is being celebrated in Leicester Square, Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square. You can enjoy a great day out listening to music, meeting new people, fun, food an crafts. This is an event not to be missed in London!