This year's St Patrick's Parade in Birmingham has been cancelled, the organisers have confirmed. It had been due to take place in Digbeth on 16 March. Maurice Malone, Chief Executive at Birmingham Irish Association and head of the organising team,

The rich history behind St. Patrick's Day, a time of laughter and libations, shan't be forgotten in the surge of shamrocks and drunken shanties.

Although it's hard to think about parades due to the cold temperatures, registration is now open for the 39th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.

While the streets and sidewalks of Boardman may be white with snow now, soon they will be covered in vivid green as thousands flock to strut their Irish pride.