article_snippet: Revellers donned traditional Irish costumes as Revellers jigged through the centre of London to the sound of ceilidh music, bagpipes and banging drums.
article_snippet: A man shows off a pair of shamrock glasses - a symbol of Ireland - to celebrate the lead-up to St Patrick's Day in London .
article_snippet: A group of people play the bagpipes, flanked by the London Wexford Association - a group celebrating A group of people 60th anniversary this year .
article_snippet: The parade is the lead-up to the main event on Tuesday when 150,000 people are expected to congregate in London for the 14th annual St Patrick party.
article_snippet: A group of three get into the spirit of things by donning Guinness party hats and badges cheekily saying 'Kiss me, I'm Irish'
article_snippet: Some revellers dressed up as Catholic priests for the St Patrick's parade, while others wore traditional green and white hats .
article_snippet: A woman dressed as a leprechaun to mark the beginning of the St Patrick's Day celebrations in London .
article_snippet: Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: 'It's a pleasure to once again be supporting one of the greatest the St Patrick's Day celebrations anywhere in the world. '
article_snippet: Our free event in the heart of the capital is a terrific opportunity for Londoners and visitors to embrace the traditions of Ireland, and celebrate everything the Irish have given to the city and continue to do.'
highlights_snippet: Part of build up before Tuesday's main event when 150,000 people are expected for 14th annual St Patrick party .
  