About 500,000 people are expected to line the streets of Dublin for the St Patrick's Day parade. A number of road closures approaching the city are already in place, with people urged to use public transport where possible. The 4km parade is due to get underway at 12pm, beginning at Parnell Square North and finishing at Kevin Street Lower. Merrion Square West Merrion Street Upper- Merrion Street Lower 17/03/2025 17/03/2025 06:00 23:59 Ceili Road Closures St. Patrick's Festival 2025 . Author: Floats during the St Patrick's Day parade in Beartla O Flatharta Ceili Band perform today at Merrion Square West. Richard Tierney said the festival reportedly injects €122million into St Patrick's Day 2025 LIVE updates from Dublin as 500,000 people to descend on city the Ceili Mor le Dearbhla Lennon and The Beartla O Flatharta Ceili Band perform today at Merrion Square West Saturday 15 - Monday 17 March, Sat& Sun 11am - 9pm, Mon 11am - 8pm Festival goers are also welcomed to step into the spirit of traditional Irish dance at the Céilí Mór at Merrion Square West from 2pm - 5pm, where people of all ages can join in the fun guided by former Riverdancer and champion Irish step-dancer, Dearbhla Lennon. The schedule for Citywide events is now live! Check out our weekend events happening city wide - see our full schedule here Merrion Square West Live Performance Irish language Free Family Friendly Outdoors The Céilí Mór is a free large-scale outdoor, bilingual, participative event which celebrates traditional Irish dance, language and music. Merrion Square West: Festival Village: March 15-17, 2025: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM: London: The city hosts a parade and a festival around St. Patrick’s Day. Festival Funfair for St Patrick’s Day in Dublin From waltzers to family attractions to the carousel, there is something for everyone at the Funfairs A firm Festival favourite, the spine-tingling Festival Funfairs will lighten up both north and south side of the river Liffey alike with top-notch carnival fairgrounds, gripping high-flying Saturday 15 - Monday 17 March, Sat& Sun 11am - 9pm, Mon 11am - 8pm Over half a million spectators are expected on the streets of Dublin for the National St Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17. St. Patrick’s Festival Ceili. Merrion Square West (from Merrion Celebrate St Patrick's Day at the home of Guinness – an epic five-day festival; Maniac 25 at the 3Arena – celebrating an Irish club classic; Participate in the Céilí Mór – a celebration of Irish dance; Annie Mac at Vicar Street – a must for music lovers; Take part in a trad session – exciting events in local pubs The St Patrick's Day parade will take place in Dublin city centre on Monday, March 17. Merrion Square West : Merrion Street Upper - Merrion Street Lower : 17/03/2025: 17/03/2025: 06:00: The National St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin - March 17, 2025. This year’s National St. Patrick’s Day Parade, driven by the values of joy, community, diversity, and sustainability, promises The St Patrick's Day parade will take place in Dublin city centre on Monday, March 17 advertisement Merrion Square West : Merrion Street Upper - Merrion Street Lower : 17/03/2025: 17/03/2025 Over half a million spectators are expected on the streets of Dublin for the National St Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17. Band is on at Merrion Square West on March 17 from 2pm to 5pm We wish to advise customers that due to the St. Patrick's Day Parade taking place in Dublin City Centre, the following diversions will be in place on Monday 17 March 2025 from approx. 06.00hrs until 17.00hrs. Route 1 Towards Shaw Street Speaking about today’s parade, Richard Tierney, St Patrick’s Festival chief executive, said: "This year’s parade features a stunning line up of pageantry, from dazzling floats celebrating 10 years of marriage equality, to towering mythical creatures and tributes to Ireland’s legendary history. St. Patrick’s Festival Ceili. Merrion Square West (from Merrion Street Upper to Merrion Street Lower) from 06.00hrs to 23.59hrs on Monday 17th March 2025. Traffic Management Plan. A signed diversion route will be put in place. Pedestrian and local access will be maintained.
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