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St Patrick's Festival – Grand Parade

Date & Time

Tuesday 17 March 2026

12:00pm

Location

O'Connell Street

City Centre

Price

Free

St Patrick's Festival

St Patrick's Day parade with colourful floats

The Grand Parade is the centrepiece of the four-day St Patrick’s Festival, and the beating heart of Dublin’s biggest weekend of the year. Arrive early to get a good spot along the route.

The parade route runs from Parnell Square down O’Connell Street and through the city. Full route and timings on the festival website.

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Getting There

O'Connell Street, Dublin 1

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