The theme for Derry's St Patrick's Day programme incorporates forest, sky and sea as the city celebrates the arrival of brighter days ahead. Activities are planned for Guildhall Square, the Craft Village, Waterloo Place and the Guildhall.

Police in Belfast made seven arrests and have begun investigations into a number of other incidents during St Patrick’s Day celebrations in the city centre and Holyland area. The arrests were for suspected offences including assault, disorderly behaviour, criminal damage and drug offences.

St Patrick's Day celebrations will be taking place all day throughout the city. The parade officially kicks off from outside Belfast City Hall at 1.30pm. The route will enable good viewing opportunities and people are encouraged to watch from footpaths on both sides of the streets along the parade's route.