St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The National St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 12pm on 17 March in Dublin City Centre, running from Parnell Square in the north of the city, down O’Connell Street, over O’Connell Bridge and through the south side of the city, ending at the Cuffe Street/Kevin Street junction.
No tickets are required for you to attend the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Simply pick a spot along the route and enjoy the spectacle and excitement! If you would like a seat at the Parade, there are a limited number of tickets available to purchase for grandstand seats. Grandstand tickets for St. Patrick’s Festival 2026 are on sale now.
Information
The Parade
Our 2026 St. Patrick’s Festival programme runs from Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th March. Our full programme details will be launched on 3rd February. In the meantime, you can find out all you need to know about the St. Patrick’s Festival Parade on 17th March in the links below.
Events & Artists
Our 2026 Festival has an action packed programme with something for everyone to enjoy.