Saint Patrick's Day in Louth 2018 - We've got all the details for parades in the county
DUNDALK PARADE
The theme for the 2018 Dundalk St. Patrick's Day Parade is 'Dream Big Dundalk'. Zoe Conway, the local internationally acclaimed trad musician will be this year's Grand Marshall.
The parade starts at 1pm departing from Philip Street, turning right onto Castletown Road, turning right onto Bridge Street, proceeding to Church Street and continuing through Clanbrassil, Crowe, Francis, Park St and Dublin Street, finishing on Stapleton Drive.
Family Fun
There will be lot's of fun before and after the parade from 12 – 6 pm in the ‘FamilyFunZone’ at Market Square in Dundalk. €6 unlimited access wristbands are available to pre-purchase this week in Dundalk Tourist Office.
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ARDEE PARADE
The Ardee Concert Band will lead the parade this year, with a total of five bands expected to take part, and the Irish Coast Guard will provide the colour party.
This year's Grand Marshall will be Ardee man Colman O'Flynn.
BLACKROCK PARADE
The 2018 Blackrock St Patricks Day Parade will begin at 1:30pm on Saturday 17th March at Cocklehill. The parade will proceed along the main street and up Sandy Lane where it will disperse around the Community Centre.
The theme this year is Coastal Carnival so you can expect sun glasses, sea creatures, sand and samba.
The Grand Master will be "the postman with the most Mr Tom Gaskin".
There will also be a team of judges for the following float categories:
Best Overall Float
Best Colourful Float
Best Creative Sound Float
Best Impact Float
CARRICKMACROSS PARADE
The parade in Carrickmacross this year begins 3pm. It will be a fun-filled day for all the family.
There will be plenty of lively music, colour and festive fun including fun fair, bouncy castles, giveaways, prizes for best floats, best band and best shop window display.
People from near and far are invited to take part or just come to watch and soak in the atmosphere.
MONAGHAN PARADE
The theme of this year's parade is More to Monaghan.
Monaghan St Patrick’s Day Parade takes place Saturday 17th March 2pm. There are lots of prizes to be won plus €300 prize for most innovative float.
Prizes will be awarded for:
Best Commercial Float
Best Community Float
Best Marching Band
Best Irish Language Window Display
€300 Prize for most innovative float
DROGHEDA PARADE
The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 17th, 2018 commencing at the North Road and finishing at the North Quay. It is planned that the parade will commence at 12.00 pm and take one and a half hours approximately.