St. Patrick’s Day 2009 in Vancouver

The St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Vancouver in 2009 promise to be great fun! If you’re visiting when St. Patrick’s Day comes about in Vancouver then you will have loads to celebrate! There are events, Irish pubs and a St.Patricks Day Parade every year. Did you know that St.Patrick’s Day began in the United States and not originally in Ireland? It’s true! This green day was created in 1762 when Irish soldiers marched throughout New York and found their Irish community. People from all over the globe now celebrate March 17th every year and attend fun celtic events, drink in Irish pubs, and watch the annual parade.

The parade in Vancouver will go from Georgia Street to Broughton Street to Howe Street and is held on March 15th from 11:30am. This will be the 6th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade held by CelticFest Vancouver and the city is expecting over 80 parade participants and 2,000 people this year. Check out CelticFest for more information on the parade. Wondering where to go on St. Patrick’s Day? Why not join your friends for some drinks at some of Vancouver’s very own Irish pubs.

Doolins Pub
645 Nelson Street.
Downtown Vancouver.
Tel:604-605-4343

The Irish Heather
217 Carrall Street.
Vancouver, BC.
Tel:604-688-9779

Ceili's Pub
670 Smithe Street.
Downtown Vancouver.
Tel:604-697-9199

Atlantic Trap and Grill
612 Davie Street.
Downtown Vancouver.
Tel: 604-806-6394

The Lennox Pub
800 Granville Street
Downtown Vancouver
Tel: 604-408-0881

Morrissey Irish Pub
1227 Granville Street.
Vancouver, BC.
Tel: 604-682-0909

The Blarney Stone
216 Carrall Street.
Vancouver, BC.
Tel:604-687-4322