Entry Forms Available for St. Patrick's Day

The entry forms for this year's St. Patrick's Day parade are now available.

This year’s parade is for Walking Groups only. No Floats/Vehicles. We regret any inconvenience but this is necessary for health & safety reasons. We hope you will continue to participate.

Here is a few guidelines for the parade:

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Carlow Town will take place on Thursday, 17th March.
• Theme:  “Carlow 1916-2016”.  This is optional.
• Assembly from 2.30pm with the Parade moving off at 3.30pm.
• Walking groups only.  Assembly in Pennys’ Carpark. A section of the car park is kindly being made available. Enter from Kilkenny Rd entrance - not Kennedy Ave.
• Parade route:  Kennedy Ave, Barrack St, Tullow St, Burrin St, Kennedy Ave.  Finish in Pennys Carpark/Kennedy Avenue.
• All participating groups should parade behind their banners and are asked to be colourful and festive. Brief impromptu performances along the route will be welcome.
• Review Stand outside Teach Dolmain.  Halt briefly/salute there please.
• All wishing to participate are requested to register asap and by Monday,14 March.
• All groups are reminded to ensure that their insurance covers them to participate in the Parade. If not please extend the policy to ensure cover.
• If you have any queries contact  087 2857048 , 085 1340047 or email  bridederoiste@gmail.com
• Completed registration forms may be returned by email. Alternatively may be marked ‘Parade’ and dropped in to reception desk, County Council Offices, Athy Rd, Carlow.

An application form can be downloaded here.