Thousands of spectators watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland
Mostafa Darwish • March 17, 2026 • update: March 17, 2026
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: A Macna is seen during the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: People perform dances during the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: People perform dances during the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: People perform dances during the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: Thousands of spectators watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: Thousands of spectators watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: Thousands of spectators watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: Thousands of spectators watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: Thousands of spectators watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: Thousands of spectators watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: Thousands of spectators watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: Thousands of spectators watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: A child performs dances wearing a costume during the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: Children perform dances during the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: Thousands of spectators watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: People perform dances and music during the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: A Macna is seen during the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: Thousands of spectators watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: People perform music during the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: Thousands of spectators watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring over 3,000 participants and 12 large-scale floats from renowned pageant makers, including Macnas and Spraoi in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17, 2026. The 2026 procession, themed around celebrating people and roots, began at Parnell Square and concluded at Kevin Street. Grand Marshal Vogue Williams led the festivities as marching bands from Scotland and eight U.S. states performed. ( Mostafa Darwish - Anadolu Agency )Mostafa Darwish
