St. Patrick's Day Parade, Galway
About St. Patrick's Day Parade, Galway
alway’s St Patrick’s Day parade in 2026 will be the largest St Patrick’s Day spectacle the city has ever seen. Galway City Council have organised a series of events over the course of the bank holiday weekend from 14th to the 17th March 2026, to celebrate Ireland’s national holiday. The theme for the 2026 Galway parade is ‘Legends and Rising Stars’.
The St Patrick’s Festival parade in Galway on March 17th will mark the highlight of a 4 day celebration of Irish culture and will serve as a platform to showcase the creativity of local artists and community groups. The parade starts at 11.00am and runs through Galway city centre for over 1 hour. The theme for the parade is ‘Legends and Rising Stars’ and will see up to 3000 participants taking part in what will be a colourful spectacle throughout the city centre. The event aims to celebrate Galway’s diverse culture and talent through an inclusive programme of events. Expect many additional events to be held throughout the city over the bank holiday weekend.
Parade Route for 2026
The parade route (first used in 2019) will remain in place for 2026, with participants marching from University Road, over the Salmon Weir Bridge, to Eglinton Street and onwards past the viewing stand at Eyre Square and concluding on Prospect Hill.
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