Sporting personalities to officially open Offaly's biggest St Patrick's Day parade

U-20 hurling and rugby stars Grand Marshalls for Tullamore St Patrick's Day parade

Local sporting personalities will be Joint Grand Marshalls for the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Tullamore on Monday next and they will cut the ribbon to launch the Parade at 11.00 a.m. at the Review Stand. Under 20 All Ireland 2024 Hurling Captain, Dan Bourke, and his team mates Dan Ravenhill and Cillian Martin, will be joined by Rugby Sevens Olympian, Jordan Conroy, to perform the opening of the Parade and they will then take their seats on the Review Stand. Big crowds are expected so come early to get a good viewing spot.

Parade details

The Parade starts at 11.30 a.m. from the Assembly point in the Car Park of the Bridge Centre. All groups are asked to be at this point by 11.00 a.m. at the latest. Please co-operate fully with the Stewards and the Gardai. The Route is High Street, Bridge St., Colmcille St., over the Kilbeggan Bridge and finish at the GAA Centre on Arden Road. Groups cannot drop out early due to safety reasons. The Review Stand is located near Macs Cabs on Colmcille St.

Entertainment

From 10.30 a.m. Tullamore Comhaltas will provide great entertainment at the Review Stand. There will be a special reserved area for elderly and wheelchair users.

Parade Entries

Entry is free for Community Groups and it is still possible to enter, simply email [email protected] or call Sean on 086 3892854. Commercial Entries and large floats assemble on Cormac Street.

Window Display Competition

Businesses are asked to decorate their windows and there will be a prize for the Best Window display.

Dogs Are Welcome

Dog owners are welcome to march in the Parade with their pets and as usual there will be prizes for the Best Dressed Dog.

Theme

The Theme this year is "Celebrating Culture and Heritage". Entries are requested to reflect this theme in their entry.

Prizes

There are generous prizes for no less than ten categories in the Parade. These prizes will be presented as a gala function on 4th April. Thanks to our Judges John Cusack, Geraldine Byrne and Dave Lawlor.

Free Face Painting

Cartoon Characters

Cartoon characters will roam around to say Hello before and during the Parade. This year we will be entertained by "Woodie", "Jessie", "Cookie Monster" and "Upsy Daisy".