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ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE ***NEW***

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A firm favourite of the St Patrick’s celebrations – the Festival Parade – is taking place on Saturday March 17th at 12.15pm. Presented by Aidan Power, Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh and Des Cahill again this year, the parade will weave its way through the heart of the capital city in a flourish of colour and flair.

Community groups and pageant companies from all over Ireland will come together to celebrate the parade theme “Home Is Where the Heart Is”, through a variety of performances and street theatre. This year will also see over 2,000 band members from far and wide deliver dazzling rhythms and uplifting music that will reverberate throughout the city’s streets.

Marvel at the Festival parade as it swirls by in all its glory and cheer along with the hundreds of thousands of people who make the atmosphere at the Festival parade something special to remember.

This year, star of Game of Thrones Dubliner Liam Cunningham has been selected as Grand Marshall to lead the parade. The East Wall native was chosen in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Irish acting both at home and internationally.

So join Aidan, Des and Blathnaid and cheer on the spectacular, energetic procession from the comfort of your own home on RTÉ ONE, as it winds through the heart of Dublin City bursting with colour, whimsical theatrics and lively musical scores….