ST. PATRICK'S DAY

SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2026

The origins of Saint Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day was first celebrated in Florida in the early^17th century. The legacy left by the Irish settlers spread throughout the country. In 1762, British soldiers held a grand parade to commemorate the day. The festivities resounded in the streets of the city. The participants were all dressed in green to mark Irish pride and solidarity.

In Ireland, this commemorative day did not become a national holiday until 1930. The first parade was held in 1931. It was popularized around the world by the Irish diaspora.

Take a tour of Irish bars in Nice

Learn about Irish history, culture, and beer during St. Patrick's Day. In Nice, the Riviera Bar Crawl organizes a celebration like no other every year. This tour will take you to the best places in the city to commemorate the Patron Saint.

Enjoy St. Patrick's Day in the heart of Old Nice. Take a trip to the city's Irish pubs to soak up this folklore.

Visit at least a few bars to discover different flavors and have a good time:

THE MA NOLANS IRISH PUB
in Old Nice, 2 Rue St François de Paule
or on the Port, 5 Quai des Deux Emmanuel

THE O'NEILL'S PUB
also in Old Nice, 40 rue Droite

THE BIG BEN
9 Alberti Street

THE SNUG & CELLAR
In Old Nice, at 22 rue Droite