The St Patrick’s Day Parade in Dún Laoghaire is set to be a spectacular event this year, with over 50 groups taking part in the festivities. We are excited to announce that our grand marshal for the parade will be boxer Jack Marlay, an Olympic hopeful from Monkstown.

Join us on St Patrick’s Day from 11am as the parade makes its way along the coast of Dún Laoghaire, starting at Islington Avenue (Newtownsmith) and ending at the Victoria Fountain.

The parade will feature a variety of groups, including the Irish Naval Service, Irish Coast Guard, local sports clubs, Ukelele Hooley, Twilight twirlers, RNLI, and many more.

As part of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations, the LÉ George Bernard Shaw will dock at Carlisle Pier, Dún Laoghaire Harbour and offer two open days for the public to tour the ship on Saturday and Sunday. More information here.

In addition to the parade, the Dún Laoghaire CoCo Markets will be open on St Patrick's Day, and a new virtual experience will take place in the People’s Park from 12-4pm. Join in the fun by downloading the app and helping us find the Carlichaun Leprechuans. See their instagram account for more details here.

Don’t miss out on this exciting St Patrick's Day celebration in Dún Laoghaire! Join us for a day of fun and festivities as we come together to celebrate our national day.

Quiet Space: We have a quiet space in front of the dlr LexIcon (coast side) which will allow neurodivergent families and individuals and those with sensory processing differences to enjoy the parade from a distance (ear defenders available).

Public Transport: Please use public transport where possible. The car parks at dlr LexIcon and the Pavillion Theatre will be closed during the parade

This event is organised by the Dún Laoghaire Business Association and Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.

Video from the parade here