What time does Dublin parade start?

A huge St Patrick's Day parade returns to Dublin for the first time in three years.

Almost half a million people are set to descend on the capital bringing a €70 million windfall, while other towns, villages and cities across the island will hold their own festivities.

The capital’s parade, with Hollywood star John C Reilly as special guest, will be beamed to 144 countries.

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Looking ahead to the celebrations, festival director Karen Walshe said : “Ireland is back, post-pandemic. Ireland is officially open again.”

It comes at the start of what will be a four-day weekend for many, as the country enjoys a one-off extra bank holiday.

Here's all you need to know about the St Patrick's Day Dublin 2022 parade.

What time does the St Patrick's Day Dublin parade start?

The 2022 national St Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Thursday, March 17 from 12 noon until 2.30pm in Dublin city centre. The parade will commence at 12pm at the junction of Granby Row and Dorset Street.

What route will the St Patrick's Day Dublin parade take?

The national St Patrick’s Day parade will follow the following route this year: Granby Row, Parnell Square North, Parnell Square East, O'Connell Street Upper, O'Connell Street Lower, O'Connell Bridge, Westmoreland Street, College Green, Dame Street, Lord Edward Street, Christ Church Place, Nicolas Street, Patrick Street, Kevin Street Upper Kevin Street Lower and finishing on Cuffe Street St.

Where are the best viewpoints for the St Patrick's Day Dublin parade?

If you get there early, there are several spots you should nab to have the best view of the parade.

One of the best viewpoints is right in the centre of the route, at the statue of Daniel O'Connell at the bottom of O'Connell Street, according to our sister site Dublin Live.

They say: "If you get there early enough, you should be able to perch yourself on one of the higher levels to get a nice view of the parade and crowds but you will be standing for a few hours.

"If you want a great view but a more relaxing vibe, the parade will go straight past one of the best pubs in Dublin in The Lord Edward.

"The second floor of the Lord Ed is a bit of a hidden gem in Dublin and has fantastic views of Christchurch Cathedral and therefore the parade route."

Where should I park for the St Patrick's Day Dublin parade?

Gardai are encouraging attendees to use public transport, which will be ramped up for the parade. Anyone who lives outside the M50 is asked to leave their car outside the M50 zone, while anyone who lives inside the M50 zone on the southside is asked to leave their car outside the Grand Canal zone and anyone on the Northside is asked to leave their car outside the North Circular Road zone.

There will be road closures and traffic restriction in Dublin city centre today, which will be updated live here.

Anyone planning to drive to the festival is encouraged to check where to park outside the closed roads for the parade and walk in.

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Ireland celebrates its patron saint St. Patrick on the 17th of March each year. Dublin stages the biggest and most extravagant St. Patrick's Day Parade outside New York. Literally half of Dublin's one million population plus more than a hundred thousand visitors from all over Ireland and from abroad line the parade and turn it into Ireland's largest street carnival.

The Dublin Parade
On St. Patrick's Day Dubliners wear something green, a t-shirt, sweatshirt or even an odd scarf will do, and watch the parade before drowning the shamrock, that is they are having a pint in one of the many pubs lining the route of the parade. More than 675,000 revellers watched the 2009 parade through Dublin's streets. Marching bands from Ireland, Europe and the USA partake in the parade. The music played at the parade ranges from Irish pipe and drum marches to current chart hits and bands compete with each other in costumes and dance routines. The award for Best Marching Band in 2009 went to a German carnival band from the Black Forest. A typical Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade also features a dozen or more floats and pageants, all extravagantly decorated. Every year, the Dublin parade is traditionally closed by the roar of engines of the city's motor bikers on their Harley Davidsons and Honda Gold Wings.

St. Patrick's Day Festival
Over the years, an ever increasing number of events have been launched to warm up Dubliners and tourists alike for the parade day. Comedy, theatre, music, arts and sports events now form part of the official St. Patrick's Day Festival which lasts for up to a week before the parade takes place on the 17th of March. Many of the events are free and there is a good choice of activities for families with small children.

The Route
The route for the Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade is 2.5 kilometres long and leads from Parnell Square on the city's Northside down O'Connell Street, over the River Liffey via O'Connell Bridge into Westmoreland Street, past Trinity College at College Green and on to Dame Street. It then turns left at Christchurch Cathedral into Lord Edward Street, Nicholas Street and Patrick Street before finally finishing at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Times Of The St. Patrick's Day Parade
It is strongly advisable to be at the parade route before 10:00 on the day. The route gets crowded fast and the best spots will be gone well before noon. The Parade starts from the northern edge of Parnell Square, near the Hugh Lane Gallery, at 12:00 noon. It then winds its way slowly down O'Connell Street, past Trinity College at College Green and on to Dame Street before it finishes at St. Patrick's Cathedral. The entire parade lasts approximately two hours. Festivities spill over into Dublin's pubs after the parade has passed. On St. Patrick's Day, Dublin is at its most mellow from 14:00 to 18:00. By then you have seen the best. After 18:00, the locals head for home or their local pub to end the day's festivities on a quiet note.

Grandstand Seat Prices
You can attend the St. Patrick's Day Parade free of charge. However, if you would like to watch the entire parade in comfort, then you should consider a Grandstand seat. Seats on one of the grandstands lining the parade are €60.00 per person. Grandstand seats for the 2010 parade can be bought online on the Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade's website (see below). Events associated with the St. Patrick's Festival on the day of the parade, such as the Ceili Mor traditional music concert, are typically free. Stalls at the fun fair charge standard prices for rides and amusements. Pubs and restaurants do not typically bump up their prices for the day, but do expect longer queues than usual.

Visiting The Parade With Children
The parade is suitable for children of all ages. Like at all large scale events, parents should be aware that the crowds of visitors make it difficult for kids to see much of the action and that moving through the crowd with small children often requires patience and nerves of steel. You will likely end up carrying your toddler on your shoulders for much of the day.

How To Get To The Parade
Public transport in the city centre on St. Patrick's Day is restricted due to the parade, particularly bus services and the Red Luas tram line. All the main DART stations are operating, however. The closest DART stops to the route of the Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade are Connolly and Pearse Street. Buses to St. Stephen's Green and the Green Luas tram line are convenient if you want to watch the parade on the second half of its route between College Green and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Home Page: http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/

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