Celebrate Irish culture and links with Denmark on the #beyourownparade trail through Copenhagen city centre during the week of St Patrick’s day from 16-22 March. 

Ireland’s national holiday, St Patrick’s Day, is celebrated on the 17th of March all over the world, including here in Denmark. The Covid-19 pandemic has required that we think more creatively about how we celebrate. So this year, we encourage people to #beyourownparade and enjoy a route by Copenhagen’s most famous landmarks picking up some fun facts on the links between Ireland and Denmark on the way. 

There is a beautiful stand at each of the following locations:

• Climate - Kongens Nytorv (by the Royal Theatre)
• Diversity – Rådhuspladsen (Copenhagen City Hall)
• Hurling and Gaelic Football - Israels Plads
• Inventions and Design - Købmagergade, Rundetårn
• James Joyce - Gammel Strand
• Irish Language - Christianborg Slotsplads (The Danish Parliament)
• Music - Hovedbanegården/Tivoli (Central Station)
• St Patrick - Havnegade by Inderhavnsbroen
• Seamus Heaney - Dronning Louises Bridge, Nilen
• Vikings - Kalvebod Bølge

We've even created a playlist of Irish music you can listen to while you get some fresh spring air and celebrate with us, together but apart. 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6BvWmxJTwFNuMt3NnYU7Uz?si=kcQV9zl9Qh-GgaZsQNXg7w

If you enjoyed our trail, why don't you take part in our quiz? We'll give a prize of some lovely Irish food for the winner. 

https://app.involve.me/irishembceph/be-your-own-parade-quiz 

Hope you enjoy the walk and do tag us on twitter or facebook using the hashtag.