The Parade

Cork St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Cork St. Patricks’ Day Parade 2023 has chosen A Century of Stories as it's theme 

This reflects the last phase of the 'Decade of Centenaries' programme, a most significant time in which we have grown as a nation.

The Cork City St. Patricks' Day Parade is an annual pageant presented by the wonderful and varied communities who make up our 'beautiful city, so charming and pretty'. A vibrant and colourful display, Cork's parade features members of communities from all walks of life across the city - sporting groups to dance schools, new communities, our long-established brass bands, and special guests from around the world. 

The Parade takes place on 17th March at 1pm on the route below. 

If you can’t join us in Cork City on St. Patrick’s Day, watch our live-stream here from 12:45 Irish time. 

You can also send your greetings to the Livestream MC by messaging us on Twitter or Facebook - see links on the homepage

 Read along with our commentators: Parade Commentary

Access For All 

Irish Sign Language interpretation will be provided near the NEW Grandstand location on PATRICK'S ST. (Opposite the Savoy). 

The zone reserved for wheelchair users, less mobile visitors, and those who may need more space around them to enjoy the parade, will be at the previous location near Dunne's Stores / Gentlemen's Quarters on St. Patrick's St. For those who might find it useful, AsIAm have developed a Social Story for a St Patricks' Day parade  - find it here: At A Parade

Both of these areas are UNRESERVED

Groups wishing to participate in future parades, or for general queries year-round, please email stpatricksfestival@corkcity.ie 

or phone +353 (0)21 492 4000 at any time of year.

View or print our brochure of all Festival events by clicking on the cover image here: 

Cork St. Patrick's Festival thanks our Media Partners for their support 

Check their website links below for great festival coverage, and join their Social conversations on your favourite platform