St Patrick's Day in Munich #PatrickDay #Munich #dance

The greenest weekend of the year: Munich's Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Munich every year with a parade between Münchner Freiheit and Odeonsplatz and a two-day open-air festival. The 28th edition will take place in 2026.
The parade is the highlight of the St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The parade starts at Münchner Freiheit with participants in various groups (2025: 1,500 people). The 2.5 km route leads along Leopoldstraße and Ludwigstraße to Odeonsplatz.

Traditionally, flag bearers and sports clubs, traditional costume clubs and folklore associations take part in the parade in honor of the Irish national saint St. Patrick: Highlanders, rugby players, medieval fans and leprechauns march through the streets with music bands. Thousands of visitors follow the procession - many dressed up with matching accessories: green hats or glasses in the shape of the typical Irish shamrock.