When and where Waterford's six parades are happening
Ferrybank AC at the Waterford city St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2025. Photo: Joe Evans
Ireland’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place here in the Déise back in 1903 and since then it has only gotten bigger and better.
The parade in Waterford City will take place from 1-3pm on St Patrick's Day, themed 'Where St Patrick's Day Began'.
The parade will begin at Waterford Bus Station and will proceed along the Quay, past the Clock Tower and the Plaza, moving around to the Mall. Entries are asked to gather at the Bridge Street end of the Quay for the start of the parade.
An autism-friendly area will be on The Mall in front of City Hall. A dedicated space for people with disabilities and wheelchair users will be available between Bank Lane and Mall Lane, with access via Mall Lane.
The Grand Marshal is Dr Morgan McMonagle, a surgeon at UHW who has been to Gaza and Ukraine on humanitarian missions.
The Tramore parade will begin at 1.30pm at Summerhill Junction and travel along the Old Waterford Road before finishing near the former Railway Station.
Music and entertainment will begin earlier at Cannon’s Field from around 12pm.
The Grand Marshal this year is the Tramore Park Run Group.
Dungarvan’s 47th St Patrick's Day parade will commence at 2pm, starting at Crotty’s Corner and finishing at St Mary’s Church, Dungarvan. A competition is running on the day for the Best Dressed Window in the town.
The Grand Marshal of the parade is the Dungarvan Soccer Ladies Team.
In Portlaw, the parade will start at 12 noon from the car park at St Patrick’s Church. Floats and machinery gather near Coffey’s Corner, while walking groups assemble at the church before the parade moves through Queen Street and Brown Street towards the square.
John 'Corky' Corcoran will serve as Grand Marshal, boasting 56 years of unbroken service as Chair of Portlaw United FC.
The square is considered the best place to get a good viewing spot on the day.
Cappoquin will host its community parade at 12.30pm. The procession will travel through the town centre and feature local schools, sports clubs, vintage vehicles and creative floats, with prizes awarded for the best entries.
In Clashmore/Kinsalebeg, the annual parade will assemble at the church at 11.30am before moving off along Main Street at 12 noon.
Maura McGrath is this year's Grand Marshal for the parade, which will also feature handmade bunting across the route.
A quiet area will be allocated to viewers who may prefer a quieter experience.
