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The annual St Patrick's Day parade gets underway in Dublin, with tens of thousands of tourists in the city to celebrate Ireland's national day. IMAGES
Dublin's first St Patrick's Day parade since 2019 gets underway, after the 2020 and 2021 editions were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Hundreds of thousands of Irish and international visitors have flocked to Ireland to take part in the traditional celebrations. IMAGES
The 66.8-meter-high main pagoda and the other four pagodas of the Arun temple shine emerald green light as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) illuminates its famous Temple of Dawn (Arun Temple) in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day as part of Ireland's Global Greening Programme. Hundred of spectators enjoy the never-before-seen nighttime spectacle at the pagodas that are otherwise gold-coloured in the daytime sun. IMAGES
The streets of Dublin are uncannily quiet, as the Irish capital settles into the country's six-week coronavirus lockdown. On Thursday, Ireland became the first EU nation to return to lockdown with citizens told to stay home, non-essential businesses closed and bars and retaurants reduced to takeaway service only. IMAGES
The Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the new zoo 'Land of Lions' while grandson Prince William attended the Irish Guards St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Northern Ireland peace negotiator George Mitchell serves as grand marshal for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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