THE 2019 DELVIN ST PATRICKS PARADE IS COMING!

For more than twenty years, the annual Delvin Parade has entertained the crowds with larger than life characters, hilarious sketches, marching bands, displays of incredible skill and the best of local talent. 

Having been snowed off in 2018, the Parade will return refreshed and bolder than ever with a new committee at the helm and a host of floats already registered.

Guest of honour will be Anna May McHugh - Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association.

So wrap up warm, bring an umbrella and a camera and join us in Delvin on Monday 18th March!

When?

MONDAY 18TH MARCH 2019
AT 3PM

Where?

MAIN STREET, DELVIN

Guest Of Honour

ANNA MAY MCHUGH
"Queen of the Plough"

Latest News

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Get Involved! 

If you would like to enter a float or help out in any way, you can drop the committee a line using the form below.

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Information For Visitors

Road Closures
Delvin Village will close ahead of the parade with no traffic permitted between the GAA pitch and the cattle mart. Diversions willl be in place. Please follow the instructions of stewards.

Visitor Parking
General parking is available at St Ernan's School, Castletown, Delvin, N91 CTP4. 

Disabled Parking
Blue badge holders can park on the parade route - please follow the instructions of parade stewards.

Safety First
The Parade will include heavy vehicles, large crowds and loud noises. Children must be kept under strict supervision at all times.

Viewing Stand
A stage / viewing stand will be located in the centre of the village.

Merchandise
Please do not purchase souvenirs from vendors along the street unless they have official identification. 

Refreshments
All local pubs will be open and a number will have live music after the parade. Coffee Boutique will also be open on the main street and Daybreak is a short drive from the designated car park.


Information For Performers

The assembly point for all Parade entrants will be at Delvin Cattle Mart, Castletown, Delvin, N91 XH21.

Please aim to be at the assembly point by 2pm so that stewards can register your entry, allocate your position and arrange the procession ahead of departure. 

Please be aware that diversions will be in place ahead of the parade and factor these in to your journey.

We look forward to seeing you!

Disclaimer

Please note that all event details are subject to change with little or no notice. The owner of this website is not involved with the organisation of this event and no responsibility will be accepted for any issues arising as a result of planned or actual attendance. You attend entirely at your own risk.

Parade Archive

Take a look back at some of our past parades! To view the gallery, click on the year of your choice.

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010