Save the dates! Waterford to celebrate St Patrick's Day in style with four-day festival
Applications sought from community groups, sports clubs, charities and businesses seeking to take part in St Patrick's Day Parade
Details of this year's St Patrick’s Day parade and festival celebrations - four days of craic agus ceol, live entertainment, pageantry and tradition - have been announced.
Led by Waterford City and County Council and EveryEvent, with the support of Fáilte Ireland, the theme for this year’s festival is Saints & Scholars – A Celebration of Waterford’s rich heritage and events will take place across the city from March 14 to March 17.
As with previous years the festival is a celebration of Waterford’s people and communities, its culture and heritage, its diversity, and its musical and artistic talent, with a nod to our very own renowned Saints and Scholars.
St. Patrick is in the company of esteemed Waterford ‘scholar’, Luke Wadding, who was instrumental in placing the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in the Church’s Calendar of Saints.
Born in Waterford in 1588, Luke Wadding was an academic, author, historian and a Franciscan, who was at one stage considered for Pope. He is however best remembered for ensuring St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated world-wide after it was added to the liturgical calendar.
Details of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and festival event in Waterford will be revealed in the coming weeks, however Johnny Codd, Festival Director at Waterford City and County Council says there will be plenty for all to enjoy.
“Waterford has a great track record in festivals and events. We were the first to hold a St. Patrick’s Day Parade and this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival will not disappoint. From parades and pageantry, live music and cultural events and festival fairgrounds to history tours, there really is something for all ages to experience and enjoy.”
Waterford City and County Council and EveryEvent are also inviting applications from community groups, sports clubs, charities and businesses, large and small, to take part in the parade to really showcase what a diverse and special place Waterford is.
“We’re hoping to see as many groups as possible line up for the Parade this year. It’s a fantastically fun occasion for all participants and a great platform to showcase your club, society and community to Waterford," said John Grubb of EveryEvent.
If your business, group or club would like to take part in Waterford’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025, click here and register your interest.