3,000 groups to take part in Cork St Patrick’s parade

Up to 3,000 community arts, sports. and music groups from across Cork and beyond will take part in this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade, the centerpiece of what will be a four-day celebration of the county’s cultural diversity.

Cork’s St Patrick’s Day festival will commence on Saturday, March 14, where St Patrick’s St will be transformed into a hub of food and free entertainment, with the city’s main thoroughfare closed from 10am to 6pm to host music, street theatre, and a market.

This will move to Grand Parade on Tuesday, March 17, to accommodate the parade.