- Revelers fill Newcastle and Leeds with Irish flags and shamrock-themed outfits
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Revelers got into party spirit early ahead of St Patrick’s Day on Sunday.
Excited revelers donned green fancy dress as they danced the night away over the Irish holiday weekend.
Elaborate costumes included green and black Guinness beer hats and shamrock-themed clothing.
In Newcastle, revelers kicked off the festivities on a boozy Saturday night.
One man was depicted wearing a light green dress with a hat, while others wore shamrock headbands and Irish flags.
Revelers in the UK got into party spirit on Saturday night over the St Patrick’s Day weekend
Pictured: A group of revelers dressed in green enjoy a night out in Newcastle
Pictured: Two excited girls partying the night away in Leeds
Revelers took the opportunity to dress up in elaborate outfits, complete with face paint and headbands
In the picture: A celebrant wearing a black priest’s suit with a Christian cross
Pictured: A male partygoer wearing a green dress and a small hat, as well as the message “what a nob” written on his socks
People took advantage of the relatively mild weather on the Otley Run, Leeds’ premier pub crawl route, with one donning a bold green tie emblazoned with the words “luck of the Irish”
Elsewhere on the Otley Run, Leeds’ premier pub crawl, revelers enjoyed the relatively mild March weather outside with a pint.
Most were dressed in the Irish color green for the occasion, with some even painting their faces.
One partygoer was pictured getting into the Irish spirit for his birthday, while another wore a tall bold green tie emblazoned with the words ‘luck of the Irish’.
In another group you could see a man wearing a black outfit with a large Christian cross.
Pictured: Some used the Irish holiday as a way to celebrate their birthday
Pictured: Revelers wearing shamrock-style headdresses and Irish flags on the eve of All Saints’ Day
Pictured: Revelers kicked off St Patrick’s Day celebrations earlier with a booze-filled night on the town
Five people get in the Irish mood with green outfits and tall hats
Pictured: Three revelers in Newcastle wearing black and green Guinness beer hats
St Patrick’s Day, which takes place on March 17, is a huge celebration for people of Irish descent – and fans of all things Irish – around the world.
Pubs and clubs across the UK are hosting Irish-themed nights throughout the weekend, with celebrations particularly notable in cities with significant Irish populations, including Manchester, Liverpool and London.
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and the day is an opportunity for religious, historical and cultural celebrations.
It takes place on March 17 every year, the date when St. Patrick is believed to be dead.