St Patrick’s Day revellers turn Australia green as they embark on a VERY long night partying

Thousands of St Patrick’s Day revellers turned Australia green as they embarked on a very long night partying. 

The theme for this year’s Sydney parade was ‘Back to Our Roots’ to commemorate the 40th anniversary of St Patrick’s Day Parade, with celebrators enjoying the festivities around the city.

The Opera House turned green for the 10th year running, while other sites such as the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel signed up to celebrate the day. 

Thousands of St Patrick’s Day revellers turned Australia green as they embark on a very long night partying. Two women were pictured dancing in the middle of the street

Some revellers looked a little worse for wear as the long day and night of partying drew to a close in the early hours of Monday

Some revellers looked a little worse for wear as the long day and night of partying drew to a close in the early hours of Monday 

The theme for this year's Sydney parade was 'Back to Our Roots' to commemorate the 40th anniversary of St Patrick's Day Parade, with celebrators enjoying the festivities around the city

The theme for this year’s Sydney parade was ‘Back to Our Roots’ to commemorate the 40th anniversary of St Patrick’s Day Parade, with celebrators enjoying the festivities around the city

A partygoer is pictured on a bull (pictured) during St Patrick's Day festivities on Sunday in Melbourne's St Kilda

 A partygoer is pictured on a bull (pictured) during St Patrick’s Day festivities on Sunday in Melbourne’s St Kilda 

The Sydney Opera House is in it's 10th year of turning green for St Patrick's Day (pictured) while Melbourne Star Observation Wheel signed up to celebrate the day

The Sydney Opera House is in it’s 10th year of turning green for St Patrick’s Day (pictured) while Melbourne Star Observation Wheel signed up to celebrate the day

The theme for this year’s Sydney parade is ‘Back to Our Roots’ to commemorate the 40th anniversary of St Patrick’s Day Parade

A St Patrick's Day fan goes all out wearing a green top and shows his dedication by dyeing his beard all green for the day

A St Patrick’s Day fan goes all out wearing a green top and shows his dedication by dyeing his beard all green for the day

A group of men dressed up in green for the day are enjoying a few beverages indoors as they celebrate St Patrick's Day

A group of men dressed up in green for the day are enjoying a few beverages indoors as they celebrate St Patrick’s Day 

Sydneysiders refused to let the wet weather dampen their mood on St Patrick's Day

A partygoer is pictured wearing a sombrero

Despite the gloomy and wet weather in Sydney on Sunday, the spirits of the partygoers were anything but dampened

Despite the gloomy weather in Sydney, the spirits of the partygoers were anything but dampened. 

The traditional Celtic day attracted punters to the CBD wearing over sized hats, green novelty headbands and face paint.

While some people were spotted wearing hues of green head-to-toe complete with matching eye shadow, others opted for quirky leprechaun suits.   

A group of partygoers enjoyed the day filled with food, live music, drinking and celebrations for St Patrick's Day in St Kilda

A group of partygoers enjoyed the day filled with food, live music, drinking and celebrations for St Patrick’s Day in St Kilda

Despite the gloomy and downpour weather in Sydney, it did not stop partygoers from attending the festivities

Despite the gloomy and downpour weather in Sydney, it did not stop partygoers from attending the festivities

The men and women could be seen enjoying several beverages (pictured). Two of them showed off their amazing outfits

The men and women could be seen enjoying several beverages (pictured). Two of them showed off their amazing outfits 

Partygoers seen holding hands and laughing during the St Patrick's Day celebrations in Melbourne's St Kilda on Sunday

Partygoers seen holding hands and laughing during the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Melbourne’s St Kilda on Sunday 

Jovial revellers seen swaying their bodies during St Patrick's Day celebrations in St Kilda as people celebrate around them

Jovial revellers seen swaying their bodies during St Patrick’s Day celebrations in St Kilda as people celebrate around them

Despite the gloomy weather, Sydneysiders still braved the weather and enjoyed St Patrick's Day (pictured two partgoers)

Despite the gloomy weather, Sydneysiders still braved the weather and enjoyed St Patrick’s Day (pictured two partgoers)

Revellers certainly dressed in green in honour of the cultural and religious day of St Patrick's Day on Sunday in Sydney

Revellers certainly dressed in green in honour of the cultural and religious day of St Patrick’s Day on Sunday in Sydney

There were smiles all around as partygoers enjoyed the activities and festivals available on Sunday for St Patrick's Day

There were smiles all around as partygoers enjoyed the activities and festivals available on Sunday for St Patrick’s Day

The Rocks turned into an Irish village for the day, with an Australian Citizenship Ceremony, live music, storytelling, food and craft stalls a feature.  

Early starters enjoyed a full Irish breakfast from 7am to 9.30am and followed it up with delicious foods at the food stalls, pop-up bars, and traditional Irish dancing. 

As revellers continued to party through the night, some began to look a little worn out. 

A man was captured climbing onto a bull but before falling backwards on to a jumping castle surrounding the prop.  

Others could also be seen walking around just enjoying the day for what it is.   

St Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious day of celebrations where Irish people celebrate Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. 

A man was captured climbing onto a bull but then falling backwards onto the jumping castle surrounding

A man was captured climbing onto a bull but then falling backwards onto the jumping castle surrounding

A woman appears a bit worn out as she clambers off the jumping castle during celebrations of St Patrick's Day

A woman appears a bit worn out as she clambers off the jumping castle during celebrations of St Patrick’s Day 

Two women are seen having fun during St Patrick's Day celebrations

Barefoot partygoer has a bit of down time on her phone

Party goers appear to be laughing and having a great time (left) while one girl has a bit of down time on her phone (right)

The wet weather did not dampen this group's mood who headed to a bar and enjoyed a few drinks

The wet weather did not dampen this group’s mood who headed to a bar and enjoyed a few drinks

 

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