On March 17, the world comes alive for St. Patrick's Day, Ireland's cherished national holiday honoring its patron saint. This vibrant tradition sees over 300 iconic landmarks and UNESCO World Heritage sites illuminated in brilliant green. In its 9th edition, the Netherlands joins the festivities, with landmarks like Rotterdam's Euromast, the Ferris wheel on Scheveningen Pier, and Amsterdam's Sky Lounge turning green.
This year's lineup impresses with more than 300 glowing icons. New participants include London's Trafalgar Square fountain, Ontario's Wawa Goose monument, Strasbourg's Palais de l'Europe, Stuttgart's Königsbau, and Hanoi's Pen monument. Returning favorites feature Rome's Colosseum, Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer, Niagara Falls, and the London Eye. Dutch highlights include newcomers Euromast Rotterdam, Sky Lounge Amsterdam, Uilenburgersjoel Amsterdam, and Dot Groningen, plus repeat glow-ups at Skyview-de Pier in Scheveningen, Splendor Amsterdam, and Weert's windmill.
St. Patrick's Festival in Amsterdam and The Hague
Experience authentic Irish culture over two days at the 5th edition of the St. Patrick's Festival in Splendor Amsterdam on March 16-17. Enjoy diverse music, animation, and dance workshops for all ages. Full program at www.stpatrickamsterdam.com.
Irish music, dance, food, and drinks await at the St. Patrick's Day Festival on The Hague's Grote Markt on March 17. Details at www.stpatricksdaydenhaag.nl.
