St Patrick's Day in Puerto del Carmen 2024
With a large settlement of Irish Nationals in Lanzarote, St Patrick's day celebrations are always a grand occasion. And in Puerto del Carmen, a favourite holiday resort amongst Irish Holidaymakers, you'll find the biggest 17th March celebrations on the island.
If you're in Lanzarote around the 17th March then one thing you won't want to miss out on is the St Patrick's celebrations in Puerto del Carmen. The main celebrations can be found in the old town harbour, and include food and drink stalls and live music throughout the day and evening.
And everyone is welcome. You don't have to be Irish to celebrate St Patrick's day in Lanzarote, and year after year residents and holidaymakers from different nationalities come together to eat, drink and be merry.
What is Saint Patrick's day?
The Feast of Saint Patrick is a religious and cultural holiday held on 17 March which marks the death of the the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Today the day is recognised as a celebration of everything Irish and includes parades, food, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of fun!
In 2024 the St Patrick's celebrations in Puerto del Carmen are spread over two days, the 16th / 17th March.
St Patrick's Day in Puerto del Carmen 2024
Saturday 16th March 2024
- 11:30 The Exchange of the flags. The flags of Ireland and the Canary Islands are exchanged
- 12:00 Hurling and Volleyball on the Playa Grande Beach
- 17:00 Raising of the flags
- 18:00 Pre Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations with musical performances from local and Irish groups
Sunday 17th March 2024
- 11:00 Mass at the Parroquia de nuestra señora de Lourdes church in the old town harbour, Puerto del Carmen
- 13:00 - 00:00 Live Music and Entertainment at the Plaza del Varadero, Puerto del Carmen
- 13:30 St Patrick’s Day Parade along the Avenida de las Playas to the Plaza del Varadero
Celebrating St Patrick's Day in Puerto del Carmen 2024
If you're in Puerto del Carmen for 16th / 17th March 2024, or staying in another resort on the island, we recommend visiting the Plaza del Varadero in the old town for a day of celebrations and festivities. There is always great quality entertainment from Irish and Local artists, traditional Irish foods and of course a pint of the black stuff never fails to disappoint.