About us
Irish in Europe Association
(Incorporating the Brussels Saint Patrick’s Day Parade of the Nations & Regions Committee)
Established in Belgium in 2011 to help the Irish Diaspora
and promote
Irish Culture & Integration at local Chapter level in Europe
Events in Brussels:
https://www.meetup.com/irish-in-europe/
[www.irishineurope.or](http://www.brussels-st-patricks-day-parade.be/)g
“Community, Social responsibility and Accountability”
‘The 2026 Irish in Europe Year Theme:
''From the Brehon Laws in Ireland to the Rule of Law in Europe and around the World - Ireland championing Democracy, Justice and Fairness.’’
The main function is to help the world wide Irish Diaspora living and working in Europe and promote Irish culture,community building, micro integration and inter-state trade through a network of Chapters in Europe. It incorporates the organisational Committee of the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade of the Nations & Regions in Brussels that first took place in 2009.
To achieve its objectives, each Chapter shall build community relations with the local social, cultural and political bodies in their areas. Membership is open to all nationalities living and working in all Chapter areas.
Its integration events include “Crossing Borders on the Terrace” , "Walkers & Talkers" “Crossing Borders on Fridays “and “Health is Wealth Seminars”,Shannon-Clare Trad Irish Sessions, Cork Jazz Festival Club of Brussels, Hibernian Social Club with business orientation. Tourist information Stands on Ireland and Belgium, Irish in Europe Memorial Lectures,Start Your Own Business, Business Mentoring and Seminars. Job Seekers advisory advice etc.For more information on Irish in Europe Cultural & Integration Events Contact:
**info@irishineurope.org and or patricks.day.parade@gmail.com**
Upcoming events
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Brussels Saint Patrick's Day Parade of the Nations & Regions,15 March 2026
Les Halles Saint Géry/Sint Gorikshallen/Saint Gery Market Place Saint Géry, Place Saint Géry 1, 1000 Brussels, Brussels, BEBrussels Saint Patrick’s Europe Day Parade
of the Nations & Regions:
On Sunday 15 March,2026 the Irish in Europe Association organise the 18th annual Brussels Saint Patrick´s Day Parade of the Nations & Regions. Starting from Halles Saint Géry and will be at the Grand Place at 3.30 pm. Assembling at Les Halles Saint Gery at 1.00pm and moving off at 13.30.The 17th of March is the national holiday of Ireland. Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated in every corner of the world and parades take place in over 140 cities annually where Irish communities have settled. These global celebrations are a symbolic of the impact that a small country has had through the movement of its people.
The parade is centrally important as it brings different aspects of Irish art, music and culture out into the public sphere and invites everyone, Irish or not, to celebrate positive values of inclusion, openness and community.
For Brussels, the parade highlights the city's position as diverse, international capital and strengthens the bonds between two small European countries with a lot of shared history.
In recognition of Brussels being the capital of Belgium, Flanders, and the European Union, we aim to have our Parade, as in New York, to be truly a ´Melting Pot´ Parade of many cultures that the Irish bring together for one day in the year, invite everyone to ´´Wear the Green´- the symbolic colour of Ireland ´and be Irish on the day. It is for this reason that our multicultural Parade in Brussels aims to be a Parade of the Nations & Regions
Our Parade will again be a historical stroll of discovery that will not only celebrate Irish culture but also help promote the architectural heritage of Brussels. Many people in Belgium and around the world will learn, from the Parade publicity about the Brussels of the past and present, its little-known side-streets and cobbled squares bedecked by its century’s old monuments. Along the Parade route, we will embrace the stories of the past, the local customs, and the traditions of the historic streets. As an evolution of these stories, we will weave in the Irish story to create new Irish traditions and ceremonies that will become the Brussels stories of tomorrow and for generations to come.Brussels Saint Patrick´s Day Parade starting at Les Halles Saint Géry.
Every one welcome to ‘Wear the Green’' &‘Be Irish & for the Day’!!!!
On Sunday 15 March
Led by the Brussels Caledonian (Corneymusers) Pipe Band. Concert Band Landen, and the LJM Street Band( Lazy jazzmen)
Individuals Music & Dance Groups, Social, Sporting and Cultural organisations welcome to walk in Parade-No entry fee!
Groups & organisations please let us know you are walking in Parade!!!
Write to: Parade Secretary: patricks.day.parade(at)gmail.com
Organised by Europe Association (International) aisbl (IEAI). info(at)irishineurope.org
• What to bring Come along ´Wear the Green´´and be Irish for the Day!! Cultural and Civic Society groups of all nationalities are welcome to attend and walk in the Parade.. Only rule, no Party political slogans on banners are allowed. Everyone Welcome!
If you would like to help out in the organisation of the Parade or know of any group that could participate in the Parade,please contact our Parade Secretary at:
patricks.day.parade(at)gmail.comIf you wish to help the Parade in any way, please contact the Parade Committee at
patricks.day.parade@gmail.com
Donations to: Irish in Europe Association (International) aisbl
Bank transfer to the IEAI Bank Account by using these details:
Account name:
IEAI, held at Crelan, Parc 50Naire
IBAN
BE82 8601 1591 3968
When you make a donation, please confirm to info@irishineurope.org to allow a receipt to be issued to you.
Details of the Parade Route Map will be available on www.irishineurope.org on 11 March.
Details of the Parade Grand Marshal, Parade Ceremonies, pre-parade and post-parade concerts/workshops can be viewed closer to parade date on https://www.meetup.com/Irish-in-Europe/ .1 attendee
Past events
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