St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2026
Join us this 17 March for a spectacular seaside celebration in Dún Laoghaire.The much-anticipated St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns for its third year — and it’s bigger, brighter and more vibrant than ever.
From colourful performers to coastal views, live music to local markets, Dún Laoghaire is the perfect place to celebrate Ireland’s national day.
Parade Details
📅 Date: 17 March
⏰ Time: 11:00 am
📍 Route: Starting at Islington Avenue (Newtownsmith) and finishing at Marine Road
Over 50 groups will take to the streets, filling the seafront with music, creativity and unstoppable St. Patrick’s Day energy.
Expect to see:
Superb musicians from Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
Brazilian Samba dancers and musicians
Characters from James Joyce’s Ulysses
Sea creatures, pirates and other characters in scary costumes
Baton-twirling skills from the Twilight Twirlers
Lifesavers from RNLI Dún Laoghaire
Volunteers from Dún Laoghaire Tidy Towns
Billy Goat and his friends from Goat Boat Tours
Boats and crew from St. Michael’s Rowing Club
Local dancers, sports clubs, community groups and more
This year’s parade will be hosted by businessman and broadcaster Bobby Kerr, keeping the celebrations flowing as the procession makes its way along the coast.
Meet St. Patrick
After the parade, the festivities will continue!
St. Patrick himself will be available for photos at the Tourist Information Kiosk (beside Meadows & Byrne) — the perfect family moment to remember the day.
Music & Entertainment
The party doesn’t stop when the parade ends.
🎧 DJ Gordo will keep the energy high with crowd-pleasing classics.
🎭 Expect high-spirited performances and lively entertainment throughout the day.
Visit the CoCo Markets
Make a full day of it and stroll through the CoCo Markets in the People’s Park, open 11am–4pm.
Enjoy:
Delicious local food
Artisan crafts
Unique gifts
Local produce
It’s the perfect way to soak up the atmosphere and support local businesses.
Celebrate by the Sea
There’s something special about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by the water. With stunning harbour views, a vibrant town centre, cafés, restaurants and attractions nearby, Dún Laoghaire offers a St. Patrick’s Day experience unlike anywhere else.
Bring the family. Bring your friends. Wear your green.
And join us for a celebration to remember !
