St Patrick’s Festival is set to be the most ambitious ever, with a schedule of events, gigs and parties taking place through day and night March 15 to 17. The main event is the parade, when half a million people will line the streets to watch the colourful floats wind their way from the start at Parnell Square to the finishing point at the junction of Kevin Street and Cuffe Street. The 2025 Parade: Date, Time, and Route. The Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025 will be set for March 17th. It will begin at 12 noon. The official route of 2025’s parade follows according to: Starting point: Parnell Street St Patrick’s Day was celebrated in Dublin, with 500,000 people in attendance, and over 100,000 overseas visitors arriving in Ireland to celebrate the holiday. 1. Join the St Patrick’s Day Festivities. No visit to Dublin on March 17th is complete without diving headfirst into the St Patrick’s Festival. Start your day watching the iconic parade as it weaves its way through the city streets, a dazzling mix of floats, music, and costumes. Then head over to Festival Quarter in Collins Barracks for If you want to a good view of the St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, best get there by 11am on Monday at the latest. Photograph: Alan Betson . Conor Pope. Sun Mar 16 2025 - 14:14. The National St. Patrick’s Day Parade really is the centre of the world on St. Patrick’s Day – a genuinely bucket-list worthy adventure in Ireland’s capital city, which lies at the heart of the global celebration of our Irish culture, heritage and people. Performers take part in the St Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin last year. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA There will be no Red Line trams running between Smithfield and Connolly / The Point from 10am to 3pm. DUBLIN (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people have packed the streets of Dublin to watch Ireland’s national St. Patrick’s Day parade. Crowds in green flooded cities and towns across the country to mark the annual holiday. Officials said half a million spectators were expected to line the The Dublin parade included around 4,000 parade participants from across the globe, 12 marching bands from across Ireland, North America and Austria - as well as dozens of extravagant floats DUBLIN (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people packed the streets of Dublin on Monday to watch Ireland’s national St. Patrick’s Day parade, as crowds in green flooded cities and towns across the country to mark the annual holiday. Join the City of Dublin for the 41st St. Patrick's Day Parade - Saturday, March 15. The 41st St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 15, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Organized by the Dublin Rotary Club, the parade will kick off at Dublin Boulevard and Amador Plaza Road, traveling east on Dublin Boulevard, north on Village Parkway, and west on Amador Valley Boulevard, ending near the The days are counting down to St Patrick's Day - and towns, villages and groups across Dublin are preparing to take part in their local parades. There's something for everyone across the four From traditional music to lively dance performances, here are 13 local Dublin parades taking place on March 17. Rush. The annual St Patrick’s Day parade will take place from 1pm, starting at St Patrick's Day celebrations kick off around the world as over 500,000 people to descend on Dublin. More half a million people are expected to line the streets of Dublin for today’s St Patrick St. Patrick's Day Parade. Monday 17 March, 12pm Dublin. Parade. Dublin City Council St. Patrick's Festival Treasure Hunt. Saturday 15 March Citywide Events. On Monday, 17 March , 2025, at 12 pm, Dublin will host the National St. Patrick's Day Parade, a celebration at the heart of Irish culture and heritage. Over half a million spectators will gather to witness over 4,000 participants, including global marching bands, performers, dancers, and extravagant floats. Dublin City Council St. Patrick's Festival Treasure Hunt. Saturday 15 March culture and heritage featuring the world famous St Patrick's Day Parade. About this event Join us on the streets of Dublin for the spectacular National St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday March 17 2025! The National St. Patrick’s Day Parade really is the centre of the world on St. Patrick’s Day – a genuinely bucket-list worthy adventure in Ireland’s capital city, which lies at the heart of the global celebration of our Irish culture, heritage and people. With half a million spectators expected to line this year’s route, the Parade will feature over 23 artistic parade performances and ceremonial unit displays, 10 community groups performances (as part of the St. Patrick's Festival Community Arts Programme), and 12 marching bands from across Ireland, North America and Austria. Join us for a vibrant celebration of community and fun at our Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival! This cherished tradition brings together friends, families, and visitors from near and far to enjoy the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. Event Highlights: Parade: A lively procession featuring colorful floats, music, dancers, and community groups. Live Entertainment: Performances
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