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St Patricks Day Parade
Participant Rules and Safety information

Arrival & Entry Instructions

  • Arrival Location: Mail Coach Road
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  • IMPORTANT: Registered Parade Vehicles to Enter Mail Coach Road via Pearse Road ONLY, beside Christies Filling Station: Strictly no other vehicles allowed on Mail Coach Road.
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  • All entries will be given:
    • An allotted ingress time
    • A designated holding area on Mail Coach Road

These details will be emailed to participants during the week before 17th March.

  • On arrival, Volunteer Stewards and Gardaí will be present to assist.
    Please:

    • Be patient
    • Follow steward and Garda instructions at all times
  • There is a predetermined order of flow for the parade this year.
    This cannot be changed on the day.

Parade Route Information

  • Emergency Area / Lost & Found (Children):
    Tourist Office, top of O’Connell Street
  • Quiet Zone:
    Lower Quay Street

    • No noise from bands, speakers, vehicles, or participants
    • Signage and stewards will mark this area
    • Please nominate one person in your group to remind participants to remain quiet
  • Accessible Viewing Areas:
    • O’Connell Street
    • Teeling Street
  • Maintain a minimum 10-metre gap between entries.
  • Keep the parade moving at all times.
  • 2 minutes maximum for Performances at Judges Podium

Vehicle & Float Regulations

  • 2 people required in each vehicle, both capable of driving.
  • Maximum of 2 vehicles per entry/business.
  • Extra care required:
    • At turns
    • On narrow sections of the route
  • Large vehicles/long trucks must bring:
    • 2 additional volunteers
    • One walking in front
    • One walking behind
    • Volunteers must communicate with the driver when necessary

Maximum Vehicle / Float Dimensions

  • Height: 4.65m
  • Width: 2.9m
  • Length: 8.2m

Insurance Requirements

Participants must provide proof of  Insurance.

The following must be specifically named as indemnified parties on the policy:

  • St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Sligo
  • Sligo County Council

Insurance must cover any damages, injuries, or legal costs. The organising committee will not be held responsible for any accident or incident before, during, or after the Parade events.

Parade Conduct Rules

  • No flyers to be distributed.
  • No consumables to be handed out to the crowd.
  • Absolutely no throwing of items.
  • Maintain safe spacing throughout.
  • Follow steward instructions at all times.

End of Parade Instructions

  • The parade ends on Pearse Road, beyond the Mercy Primary School junction.
  • Continue moving to this point before dispersing.

After finishing, you may disperse:

  • Onto St Brigid’s Terrace
  • Up Pearse Road
  • Towards Mercy Secondary School on Chapel Hill

⚠️ Do not block the road at any point after finishing.

 

Photography/Videography

Photography and videography will be taken pre, post and during the Parade. This footage may be used to showcase Sligo St. Patrick’s Festival 2026,and to promote future events. It may appear on our, and its affiliates channels including, but not limited to, social media channels, website, and marketing material. It may also be shared with Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Ireland, tourism related businesses and any other businesses for the promotion of tourism in  Sligo and Ireland. Requests by groups or individuals to be excluded/removed from this content should be made in writing.

 

Data Processing

By submitting this application, all applicants consent to the processing and sharing of their personal data with Sligo St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Sligo County Council, and nominated curators for the purpose of producing and reporting on the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Your contact details will be retained to be contacted about future St. Patrick’s Day Parade events (you can have your information removed from the database at any time by contacting us.

Helpful LinksData Frequently Asked Questions:
https://sligostpatricksday.com/faq/

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