The Bloomsday Festival

The Bloomsday Festival is an annual event held in Dublin on June 16th to celebrate James Joyce’s novel *Ulysses*, which depicts a single day in Dublin. Participants often retrace the book’s events by walking through the city, dressing in period costumes, and engaging in readings, performances, and pub visits inspired by the novel’s characters and themes. The festival honors Joyce’s literary masterpiece, exploring Dublin’s history, culture, and life through a day dedicated to literary homage and celebration of Irish creativity.