St David's Day Traditions

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Across the world many Welsh people unite in celebrating St David's Day and observe one or more traditions associated with it.

Parades are held across Wales to commemorate St David. The largest of which takes place in Cardiff on 1 March.

Special St David's Day concerts and recitations are held in schools and churches.

The Welsh national emblems are worn on lapels. Traditionally men will wear leeks (the symbol associated with St David) whilst women wear daffodils.

Younger girls may dress in the national Welsh costume, a long woollen skirt, white blouse, woolen shawl and Welsh hat.

The Flag of Saint David is flown on Saint David's Day.