Return of Cork City parade 'that people know and love'

50,000 expected as St Patrick’s Day parade returns after two years

Members of Amdie Latin American Dance Community who are taking part in the St Patrick's Day parade in Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Two years ago, just days out from St Patrick’s Day, parades across the country were brought to a halt as the word “pandemic” entered our everyday vocabulary.

While the pandemic is not yet completely behind us, the St Patrick’s Day parade “that people know and love” will return to the streets of Cork on Thursday in full technicolour. Crowds of up to 50,000 are predicted to gather for the biggest event in the city centre since 2020.