Thousands Celebrate St Patrick's Day in St Julian's
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In brief
- Thousands of people gathered in St Julian's to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
- Crowds filled the streets of the popular entertainment district.
- Traffic diversions were put in place around Paceville due to the large number of attendees.
Thousands of people gathered in St Julian's to celebrate St Patrick's Day. The annual event saw large crowds filling the streets of the popular entertainment district.
Due to the significant number of attendees, traffic diversions were necessary around the Paceville area. These measures were put in place to manage the flow of people and vehicles during the festivities.
The celebrations are a yearly highlight, drawing many to enjoy the lively atmosphere and traditional Irish-themed events.
Following the large crowds that gathered for St Patrick's Day celebrations in St Julian's, a major clean-up operation was carried out.
A team of 20 workers from Clean Malta started early in the morning to clear the area. They collected a total of 11 tonnes of waste from the streets. The team worked hard to restore the area after a night of festivities.
St Patrick's Day celebrations in St Julian's saw an estimated 50,000 people fill the streets of St Julian's and Paceville. Organisers described this as one of the largest turnouts ever for the annual event.
The tradition was started over 12 years ago by Victor Aquilina, who recalled that it began with just 40 people. He initially gave out free Irish stew to encourage more people to join the celebrations.
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Low media divide. Newsbook focused on the record numbers, while Times of Malta provided historical context about the event's origins.
Updates
- : Details on the clean-up operation and 11 tonnes of waste collected in St Julian's after the St Patrick's Day celebrations.
- : New estimates suggest a record number of attendees for St Patrick's Day celebrations in St Julian's, with historical context provided by the event's founder.