St Patrick’s Day revellers in Dublin don leprechaun and shamrock outfits as they commemorate Ireland’s patron saint in type
St Patrick’s Day revellers have taken to the streets of Dublin donning leprechaun and shamrock outfits as they prepare to commemorate Ireland’s patron saint.
Ireland’s capital became a sea of green and orange today as thousands of people filled the city streets to watch the national St Patrick’s Day parade.
Children, adults and visitors from across the world will pack the city centre, many sporting whimsical costumes and green and tricolour attire.
People began gathering at the parade barriers early this morning as they eagerly await the noon start time.
Pub workers are preparing spend their day pouring pints of Guinness as boozy revellers enjoy Ireland’s most popular brew.
The Dublin parade will feature performers dressed in various costumes and lots of colours, and will make their way past Dublin’s landmark streets.
St Patrick’s Day commemorates Ireland’s patron saint and has become a popular holiday worldwide, with parties and parades set to take place today around the globe.
Ireland’s capital became a sea of green and orange today as thousands of people filled the city streets to watch the national St Patrick’s Day parade
TikToker Naomi Brosnan shared video of herself donning a green jersey and stretching her limbs as she prepares to spend her day pouring pints of Guinness to pub goers
Participants in fancy dress attend Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17, 2025
A group of men sporting whimsical leprechaun costumes pose for pictures ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
Ireland’s capital will become a sea of green and orange today as thousands of people fill the city streets to watch the national St Patrick’s Day parade
Baton twirlers of the Amateur Athletic Union take part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
Participants in fancy dress take part in Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day Parade
Revellers gesture from a window as they watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day Parade commenced at noon today, attracting over half a million spectators who lined the streets to celebrate Ireland’s rich heritage.
Revellers in fancy dress flooded the Dublin city streets, striking silly poses for the cameras and waving the Irish flag.
Themed ‘Eachtrai’, which means adventures in English, the procession showcased Ireland’s famed adventurous spirit.
The vibrant display featured more than 4,000 participants, including international marching bands, performers, dancers, and elaborate floats.
The parade route spanned from Parnell Square to Kevin Street Junction, passing through Dublin’s iconic landmarks such as O’Connell Street and Trinity College.
To accommodate the festivities, several city center roads were closed and attendees were advised to utilize public transportation.
Thousands of people attend the parade held for the St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, Ireland on March 17, 2025
Members of street performance group Macnas take part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin on March 17, 2025
The vibrant display featured more than 4,000 participants, including international marching bands, performers, dancers, and elaborate floats. Pictured is a member of the Bowling Green State University Falcon Marching Band from Ohio, USA during Monday’s parade
Austrian Musikkapelle Kopfing band takes part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
The parade not only celebrated Irish culture but also emphasized community, diversity, and inclusion
Miss Ireland Jasmine Gerhardt gestures, as she takes part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade
People wearing costumes react during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin on March 17, 2025
A juggler performs for revellers watching the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin today
St. Patrick’s Day revellers don the Irish and Ukrainian flags as they watch the parade in Dublin city centre today
Mounted police are seen participating in the parade processional today
A smiling reveller waving balloons take part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland
Performers are seen marching along the parade route in Dublin, Ireland today
The parade attracted over half a million spectators who lined the streets to celebrate Ireland’s rich heritage
A young girl gasps in awe as she watches Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day Parade today
Members of a band take part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
Participants in fancy dress take part in Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day Parade
Revellers push a float during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
Members of the Inishowen Carnival Group take part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
Two children watch on during the Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day Parade
Members of Bowling Green State University’s Falcon Marching Band Twirlers take part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland
A boy with a painted face and tricolour mohawk waves the Irish flag as he watches the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin today
The event not only celebrated Irish culture but also emphasized community, diversity, and inclusion.
Ahead of Monday’s parade, TikToker Naomi Brosnan shared video of herself donning a green jersey and stretching her limbs as she prepares for the busy holiday.
‘Working in an Irish pub on St. Paddy’s day, getting ready to pull pints of Guinness all day,’ she captioned the video, adding that today she’ll be ‘doing God’s work’.
As previously announced, actress Victoria Smurfit served as the Grand Marshal of this year’s parade, which she previously hailed as an ‘incredible honour’.
‘Celebrating St Patrick’s Day, for me, is an opportunity to eat all the good things, laugh at all the daft things. It’s about entertainment. It’s about freedom of your spirit,’ she told PA.
‘It’s about being as Irish as you can possibly be, because being Irish is a passport to being accepted wherever you go, because we bring joy and fun, we bring comedy, we bring music and dance and theatre.
Revellers in fancy dress take to the Dublin city streets today ahead of the St Patrick’s Day parade, which is set to kick off at 12pm
Baton twirlers dressed in sparkly green costumes prepare their routine ahead of the parade
Participants in fancy dress take part in Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17, 2025
Revellers take part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland March 17, 2025
A little girl wearing a tricolour flower crown and the Irish flag painted on her cheek looks on during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland
A group wearing orange wigs parades through the Dublin streets with musical instruments
The parade route spanned from Parnell Square to Kevin Street Junction, passing iconic landmarks such as O’Connell Street and Trinity College
Revellers take part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland
A reveller dressed as St Patrick is pictured at the parade today. St Patrick’s Day commemorates Ireland’s patron saint and has become a popular holiday worldwide
Revellers gather ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland
A reveller dressed as a policeman poses ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland
Participants in fancy dress attend Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17, 2025
Marching band members gather ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
Revellers in Dublin have been seen sporting various costumes for today’s festivities
Musicians play from their float as revellers line the streets ahead of the parade today
A detector dog accompanies a customs officer ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
‘It’s just an incredible honour to spend this particular day in the centre of Dublin, in the centre of the parade, and be able to see all the kids and all the people and to be part of that.’
She added: ‘My daughter Evie is here with me and her best friend Violet, she’s like another daughter to me. My cousins are also coming.
‘It’s going to be a fun day, good family day, as it should be.
‘I love the people, the vibe, the excitement, the buzz, the kids on shoulders, the shouting and roaring and the laughing and just joy.’
Speaking about the moment she was asked to be the Grand Marshal, she said: ‘I always say to myself, whenever you get a kind of a wash of nerves go over you when you’re asked to do something, always do it.
‘I had that for this. I’m just incredibly honoured. I really, really am.
‘It’s an extraordinary event to be part of in any way, shape or form, but to be the Grand Marshal is really exciting.’
Many revellers were spotted with snacks and hot drinks as they eagerly await the parade’s noon start time
A 20-metre long puppet of a giant newt called Alf, created by the street performance group Macnas, is moved along the street during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
Thousands of people attend the parade held for the St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, Ireland on March 17, 2025
Revellers dressed as various birds pose for pictures ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin today
Smiling revellers take selfies as crowds begin to flood the Dublin city centre today
A group of baton twilers smile and laugh as they prepare to march in today’s parade
A woman sporting faux tattoos attends the St Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17, 2025 in Dublin
Two youngsters dressed for today’s festivities are seen smiling for the cameras
A group of girls sporting shamrock socks pose for a photograph ahead of the parade today
A reveller prepares for the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland on March 17, 2025
Marching band players smile at cameras along the parade route
Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade commenced at noon today, attracting over half a million spectators who lined the streets to celebrate Ireland’s rich heritage
