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 here from 12:45 Irish time. (link live when active)
You can also send your greetings to the Livestream MC - details to follow
Read along with our commentators: Parade Commentary (link live when active)
Access For All
Irish Sign Language interpretation will be provided near the NEW Grandstand location on PATRICK'S ST. near the stature of Fr. Matthew
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 - details to follow.
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 what the overall Cork St Patrick's Festival is like, view our 2024 brochure by clicking on the cover below.
Similar events and activities will appear on these pages as they are confirmed for 2025
Groups wishing to participate in future parades, or for general queries year-round, please email stpatricksfestival@corkcity.ie