WATCH: Thousands take to the streets of Cork city for St Patrick’s Day celebrations
Crowds watch the St Patrick's Day Parade at Merchant's Quay Cork City on March 17th 2023. Pic; Larry Cummins
Thousands took to the streets of Cork city today to participate in the St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
The rain failed to deter people from enjoying the 2023 celebrations, with this year’s theme reflecting on 'A Century of Stories'.
Spectators lined the South Mall, Grand Parade, Patrick’s Street, and Merchants Quay, with everyone anticipating a parade to remember.
The Sanctuary Runners who were this year’s Grand Marshal led the celebrations of Ireland’s patron saint in the city.
The Rebel Wheelers and Cycling for All also took part today, both getting a great reception from the crowd who cheered them along.
Also taking part was the University of Florida Gator Marching Band, Cork Puppetry Company, Rotary Club, Neptune Basketball Club, Spraoi, Cork Community Artlink, the Barrack Street Band, Cork Renegades, and various GAA clubs across the city, to name a few.
Cork’s large and eclectic mix of nationalities was also represented, with many different countries and cultures celebrated today, including Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Spain, Pakistan, India, Poland, and Ukraine.
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