The London Eye was lit green for the second year running on St Patrick's Day
London Eye and Battersea Power Station celebrate St Patrick’s Day
Friday, March 18, 2011
10:17 AM
Two iconic London landmarks were turned green last night as the capital joined in the global festivities for St Patrick’s Day. How did you celebrate the occasion?
The Irish patron saint’s day was marked by Battersea Power Station going green for the first time and the London Eye being lit for the second year running.
The Nelson Monument in Edinburgh, Table Mountain in South Africa and the Burj Al Arab in Dubai were also illuminated.
Last weekend around 70,000 revellers attended a St Patrick’s Day parade in central London and a festival held in Trafalgar Square.
Yesterday saw hundreds of people celebrate in Brent in north London.
Willesden High Road glowed green and orange as revellers enjoyed the famous St Patrick’s Day parade.
This year could be the last time the parade takes place since cash-strapped Brent Council has voted to axe funding.
Did you join in celebrating St Patrick’s Day in London? Did you dress up or hold a party? Send your stories and pictures to London24 editor Simon Bull at simon.bull@archant.co.uk
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