Relaxed Parade Space

Welcome to the Relaxed Parade Space, where you can find some more information to help guide you through the experience.

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The Relaxed Parade Space will include:

The Relaxed Parade Space will include:

Limited seating for those who need to take a break;
A large shared sensory space – with equipment to help attendees to regulate and take time out of the busy atmosphere of the parade when needed;

Private break spaces for both adults and children
A ‘More space to move about!’ area – for attendees who need an open space, free of pedestrian traffic, to run, spin, dance, twirl, etc;

Some entertainers onsite before the Parade begins;
A tea/coffee unit with some café seating (café seating must not be removed from refreshments area)
Toilet facilities (including a wheelchair accessible toilet) *
An area where you can leave larger bags, buggies, etc., as required.

The Relaxed Parade Space will be open from 10am – 4:00pm, and while the parade doesn’t begin until 12pm, we advise arriving early as it will be difficult to move through crowds as the parade time approaches.

Please note that this is an outdoor event with limited sheltered area so please dress appropriately. After the parade finishes, you may wish to wait a while as the initial rush of people passes.

*Please note, while there are accessible toilets onsite, if you need full changing facilities, there is an accessible Accessoloo unit at D’Olier Street outside SPAR, open from 10am – 7pm on 17^th March.

RPS Sticker

In your pack, we have a name tag sticker with space for a contact number. Please feel free to fill in this sticker and attach to any member of your party – it can help our volunteers on the day if we’re communicating with you or your group. The sticker is also useful as a contact prompt if a member of your group has issues communicating and finds themselves separated from their own family, group or people they may be familiar with.

Additional Notes

While we endeavour to make this experience as comfortable as possible for all of our attendees, we are limited in terms of the number of people that we can accommodate, and in terms of the space and facilities we can provide. We have worked with our partners to design the space to try to provide areas that will make it easier for you and your family to enjoy, while catering to a number of additional needs that you or members of your family or group may have. We would ask you to be considerate of all attendees in the Relaxed Parade Space.

Snacks / Food

The space will have a tea / coffee unit on site with extra hot and cold refreshments and a limited amount of confectionary for sale. We advise you to please bring your own food and snacks, as you may be in the space for quite a while.

Sights and Sounds

The parade is full of joy, colour, music, dance, spectacle and fun – it’s very large and loud. Some people love to hear the sounds up close, and some would rather experience it from a distance. Please make use of the space in the Relaxed Parade Space to vary your distance and volume. We will have a limited number of ear defenders on site, but if you or a member of your group typically needs ear defenders, we advise bringing ear defenders that you are already comfortable with.

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome in the Relaxed Parade Space. Please make sure they are clearly identified as service dogs and bring along any requirements they may need for the duration of the event. Unfortunately, no pets or non-official assistance dogs can be permitted.

Seating

There is limited seating available at the Relaxed Parade Space for those with mobility issues, or those that require respite breaks. We ask all attenders to be mindful of other users of the space and to give up seats if you or your group don’t require them. We also advise attenders who may require seating to arrive early in order to secure seats. If you are seated for a long period of time, and if other attendees without seats require respite, you may be asked by our stewards to consider giving up your seat. Please also note that ‘holding’ multiple seats for long periods is not permitted.

Buggy Area / Cloakroom

You are welcome to store large items, such as buggies and other equipment in our bag drop area onsite (at your own risk).

Please note that there is no smoking or vaping permitted in the internal courtyard or viewing space. There will be a dedicated space available for smoking on site.

Getting To & From The Relaxed Parade Space

The Relaxed Parade Space is located on the grounds of the Bank of Ireland at College Green, across from Trinity College. Pedestrians will be directed to enter via Fleet St, crossing over crossing point I or enter via Foster Place, crossing over crossing point J, see map below.

Due to Parade Day crowds, it may take longer than normal to get to the area, so we advise planning your journey into the Relaxed Parade Space in advance. Streets are heavily congested, and parking facilities are very busy on the morning of the parade so we would also advise contacting any relevant parking facilities that you may intend to use for more information.

Please be aware that public transport will be operating on a Sunday schedule, and that there will be road closures from early on Tuesday 17th. You can check out a list of road closures