St. Patrick’s Day revelers turn the streets of Australia green as the festivities get underway

Thousands of revelers draped in their best green attire flocked to pubs and clubs across the country on Friday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Sydneysiders poured into the sites at The Rocks and Circular Quay, which have been transformed into an Irish village.

Revelers made a sea of ​​green over the port city, enjoyed a traditional Guinness and celebrated with music and dancing.

Mini dresses, oversized hats, sunglasses and new headbands, masks, ties or scarves – all in emerald – were popular choices among revelers.

Revelers make a sea of ​​green at key locations and enjoy Guinness and Irish festivities

More than 15,000 people flocked to the NSW capital last year, but this year is expected to well exceed that figure

Revelers left for Sydney nice and early to celebrate the end of the work week

More than 15,000 people flocked to the NSW capital last year, but this year is expected to well exceed that figure while the temperature remained a hot 23 degrees in the city at 9pm.

St Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday on which Irish people celebrate Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, held on March 17 each year.

Bar hopping is often a go-to of partiers, as several venues are packed to the brim.

Many have already been photographed embracing both the celebrations and each other as the party is expected to continue well into the wee hours of Saturday.

Headgear for St. Patrick’s Day was also a popular choice, as were Irish football shirts.

More than 10,000 people are expected to head out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Dressed in green, those looking to party took to the city