The Irish Association of Korea is hosting its 8th Annual St. Patrick’s Day festival at Seoul’s Cheonggyecheon Plaza from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday.

A parade will run from 2 to 3:10 p.m.

The 2nd Infantry Division Band, 8th Army Band and local organizations will play in the parade.

Traditional Irish bands will play during the festival, and Irish food and drinks will be sold.

To get to the plaza by subway, take Line 5 to Gwanghwamun, then walk toward city hall and look for a large, red and blue, cone-shaped piece of art.

Visit the Irish Association Web site at www.iak.co.kr for more information.