Support the 2025 parade and Brisbane Irish Festival
The Brisbane St. Patrick’s Day relies upon funding and the support and generosity of local businesses to hold this community-run parade. All proceeds help fund the St Patrick’s Day Parade and promote the Brisbane Irish festival.
Donate
Help support the Brisbane 2025 St Patrick’s Day. Parade on Saturday 15th March.
Advertise
Advertise in the 2025 Brisbane Irish Festival Program.
Parade particpation
Applications to Participate in the 2025 Brisbane St Patrick’s Day Parade are not yet open.
2024 Parade theme
In 2024, the parade embraced the captivating theme of ‘Irish Myths and Legends,’ delving into Ireland’s abundant heritage of folklore, enchantment, and narrative traditions that have left an indelible mark on the world.
2025 Brisbane Irish Festival Events
News and updates
160th Anniversary of the Erin-go-Bragh
Mike Nayler August 2, 2022 will mark the 160th Anniversary of the arrival of the Erin-go-Bragh into Moreton Bay after its difficult journey from Ireland. The Erin-go-Bragh was the first ship to carry mainly Irish immigrants to start a new life in Queensland. Many of...
Message from The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Brisbane Councillor Adrian Schrinner
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 2022 Brisbane Irish Festival. As Lord Mayor, I am very supportive of events that bring our community together and embrace Council's vision of a vibrant, creative city. The Brisbane Irish Festival is certainly one of...
The 2024 Brisbane Irish Festival sponsors
The Brisbane Irish Festival would like to thank our major supporters and sponsors for their support during 2024
Brisbane City Council, Queensland State Government, the Emigrant Support Program in the Dept. of Foreign Affairs & Trade (Irish Govt.), The Star Entertainment Group and Gilhooley’s Irish Pub & Restaurant. Silver sponsors: Irish Murphy’s, Bronze sponsors: St. Joseph’s College – Gregory Terrace, St. Patrick’s College – Shorncliffe and The Prince Consort Hotel.