Every year, Dublin’s Grand Parade is a MUST SEE event! Organized as part of Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17 (Ireland’s national holiday), this parade celebrates Ireland, its history, its culture…and its traditions! The whole of Dublin is abuzz with excitement. Its Grande Parade beats all records: excess, grandiose decorations, huge floats… You’re in for a real treat, while soaking up the festive atmosphere that only the Irish know how to create!
St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin – William Murphy – cc
Music, colorful floats, rhinestones, sequins and an overexcited public, wearing leprechaun hats and other Irish folklore outfits… Are you tempted?
Here are a few clues to give you an idea of what to expect if you ever decide to attend the Great St. Patrick’s Day Parade, held every year in Dublin city center!
And every year, it’s pure madness! The streets are packed with Irish people in fancy dress, crowding round the barriers to watch a superb parade, where Irish culture, heritage and history are revisited for one afternoon!
Impressive Viking longships, strolling orchestras, kilted pipe bands, themed floats, re-enactments of historical and legendary episodes… Dublin’s Grand Parade is a colorful way to discover everything that makes up Ireland’s cultural identity.
Every year, the Irish capital pulls out all the stops: with its superb costumes, huge colourful floats, folk dances and frenzied music, the Great Dublin Parade is THE parade not to be missed! Spectators are soon invited to join in, singing and cheering the parade: the atmosphere is incredible!
The Great Dublin Parade – William Murphy – cc
You’ll be able to admire some particularly creative and humorous stagings, which are sure to amaze young and old alike! It’s a grandiose, magical moment that will have you vibrating in unison with the people of Dublin: you’d be wrong to miss out!
It’s worth noting that you can attend the show simply by taking a seat on the town’s sidewalks (we advise you to get there as early as possible if you want to see something). The parade usually lasts 1h30 and then gives way to other festivities in the capital.
VIP seating can also be reserved with the St Patrick’s Festival, the organization responsible for the parade. This is your chance to sit on a high platform and watch the show from the comfort of your own home. Tickets cost €30 per person (bookable online on their website).
