Munich's St. Patrick's Day Parade Draws Thousands Despite Rain and Safety Concerns

The 27th annual parade celebrated Irish culture with music, costumes, and festivities but saw reduced attendance compared to previous years.

Approximately 15,000 spectators attended Munich's St. Patrick's Day Parade, significantly fewer than the 50,000 reported last year, partly due to rainy weather and lingering safety concerns following a recent attack in the city.
The parade featured around 1,500 participants in nearly 70 groups, including musicians, dancers, and costumed performers celebrating Irish traditions.
Prominent attendees included Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter, the Irish Consul General James C. O’Shea, and the Irish Ambassador to Germany Maeve Collins, underscoring the event's cultural and diplomatic importance.
Heightened security measures, including police presence and road closures, were implemented to ensure the safety of participants and spectators during the event.
A medical incident involving a 62-year-old woman who collapsed required emergency response, but the parade continued with minimal disruption.