The Parade
Cork St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Cork St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025 has chosen Building A Better World as it's theme.
Celebrating 2025 as the UN International Year of Co-operatives, groups participating are encouraged to include this them in their presentation on the day.
The Cork City St. Patrick's 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
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 on this link from 12:45 Irish time: Cork City TV (link live when active)
You can also send your greetings to the Livestream MC on this Whatsapp number: +353 (0)89 948 5339
Read along with our commentators: Parade Commentary (link live when active)
Access For All
Irish Sign Language interpretation will be provided near the Grandstand on PATRICK'S ST. near the stature of Fr. Matthew. In 2025 we are very proud to have our frequent ISL interpreter Suzanne Carey joined by Fiona Landers - our first Deaf interpreter.
The zone reserved for wheelchair users, less mobile visitors, and those who may need more space around them to enjoy the parade, will also be made available outside Dunnes Stores on St. Patrick's St. No proof or registration necessary, but first-come-first-served, this space is intended for 1 person + 1 assistant. Please arrive early as space is limited
Both of these areas are UNRESERVED
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
To see the full Cork St Patrick's Festival schedule, view our 2025 brochure by clicking on the cover image below.
Groups wishing to participate in future parades, or for general queries year-round, please email stpatricksfestival@corkcity.ie
