St Patrick’s Day is in full swing across Northern Ireland and the rest of the world.

Crowds in Belfast were gathering early this morning as thousands took part in the SPAR Craic 10k 2025 which finished up at Ormeau Park.

However, the main event for Belfast today will see tens of thousands gathering in the city centre for the annual parade which kicks off at around 1.30pm.

You can follow along with all the colour and spectacle below in our live blog:

25 minutes ago
Stephanie Finnegan

What’s on as NI marks patron saint’s day

From parades of colourful floats and dancing leprechauns to a hike up Slemish and a trip on the Shamrock Express, there is plenty to do to celebrate
26 minutes ago
Stephanie Finnegan

Quiz

St Patrick’s Day is here once again and if you are sitting with your feet up enjoying the bank holiday, now is the perfect time to test your knowledge with our quiz.
The Belfast Telegraph’s St Patrick’s Day quiz has 50 questions across current affairs, sport, film and television, general knowledge and geography, guaranteeing the ultimate holiday workout for your brain.

Flourish

27 minutes ago
Stephanie Finnegan

New Life City Church hosts cross-community St Patrick’s Day event

In a vibrant display of unity, the New Life City Church hosted a cross-community St Patrick’s Day event on Saturday that brought together residents from both the Falls and Shankill Road.
The celebration shows the significant steps being taken by local community groups towards fostering better relationships across the political divide.