Category: Signatures

Cities like New York, Chicago and Boston have among the biggest Irish pride parades in the world, but here are 5 other cities with bucket-list worthy St. Paddy’s Day celebrations.

5. Philadelphia

One of the most Irish cities in the country, Philly’s parade has been going strong since 1771, second only to New York and older than America itself! The Philly Phanatic keeps the green going all year long, but Philadelphians prepare for their parade a weekend in advance, dubbed “St. Practice Day”. Revel like a local on the annual Erin Express, a pub crawl sampling 20 or more of the city’s best bars.

4. Cabo Roig, Spain

The biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Spain is in Cabo Roig, known for its Celtic history (Cabo Roig means “Bay of Scots”). Observe the parade from a cafe on the main thoroughfare, then celebrate into the night with contests, karaoke and flamenco dancing.

3. Erin, Tennessee

This tiny, appropriately named town of 1,300 residents boasts one of the largest St. Paddy’s celebrations south of Chicago. The weeklong event includes a carnival, demolition derby, “Shamrock Showdown”, a leprechaun parade, and a Celtic music concert.

2. Davenport, IA

This Quad City parade is the only bi-state parade in the country, drawing crowds of over 10,000 people along the parade route across the Mississippi river between Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. Join the post-parade bash following the Grand Parade for Irish dancing, music & merriment.

1. Montserrat, West Indies

Ireland’s huge diaspora has led to some amazing cultural fusions around the world. Montserrat’s week-long St. Patrick’s Festival coincides with the commemoration of a thwarted slave uprising, and features African & Irish musical performances, a freedom run, and a feast.

Signature Collection’s Deluxe Central Europe includes a walking tour of Prague’s Jewish Quarter. We’ll visit the museum, home to Central Europe’s largest collection of Judaica, the 13th century Alt Neu Synagogue, and the Town Hall with its distinctive tower and Hebrew-lettered clock.

In this clip, Rick Steves takes us inside the famous museum, a testament to the Jewish community’s long history in Prague.

Experience Budapest, Vienna, Prague & Poland like never before on our luxury tour of Central Europe. Read on to discover why these cosmopolitan capitals are not to be missed, and subscribe to the Signature newsletter on our homepage for the latest deals from Signature Collection.

Central Europe sees fewer tourists than typical destinations like Paris, London and Rome, and that’s part of its charm – just take a peek at Time Out‘s cheat sheet for six things you can do in Budapest but not in London (check out #5 – our Signature package includes a private tour of Hungarian Parliament!).

On your Signature tour, you’ll spend 13 nights at 5-star hotels in Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna & Prague. Our travels will showcase the best of Central Europe, with private tours of key sites like the Hungarian State Opera House and the Strahov Monastery Library.

You’ll be treated to exclusive events, including private concerts in Warsaw, Vienna and Prague, and a Hungarian dinner cruise with spectacular night views of Budapest. We’ll witness the splendor of Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle in the world, and cap it all off with an elegant dinner at Lobkowicz Palace, where you’ll be introduced to the Lobkowicz family’s private art collection.

Amidst the history of Krakow, the ambiance of Prague and the artistic wonders of Vienna, you’ll get a glimpse of a medieval Europe that has all but disappeared from other regions. These amazing photos of the Czech Republic speak for themselves!

Click here for your complete guide to the 15 Day Deluxe Central Europe from Gate 1 Travel’s Signature Collection.