The Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Peter Keane has chosen national treasure and traditional Irish music superstar Sharon Shannon as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Galway St. Patrick’s Day Parade. “We are thrilled to have Sharon Shannon as our Grand Marshal,” said Mayor Peter Keane. St. Patrick’s Festival in Galway ☘️. Galway’s St Patrick’s Day parade in 2025 will be the largest St Patrick’s Day spectacle the city has ever seen. Galway City Council have organised a series of events over the course of the bank holiday weekend from 15th to the 17th March 2025, to celebrate Ireland’s national holiday. A three-day festival of free events will take place in Galway City from 15th–17th March to celebrate this year’s St. Patrick’s Day. With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Monday (17th March), the festivities promise to bring even more excitement to the city over the extended weekend. Hosted by Galway City Council, the programme is set to St Patrick’s Day parade in 2025 will be the largest St Patrick’s Day spectacle the city has ever seen. Galway City Council have organised a series of events over the course of the bank holiday weekend to celebrate Ireland’s national holiday. Let’s come together for an unforgettable weekend celebrating St. Patrick’s Festival 2025 - and honouring the timeless bond between Sea and Stone in our beloved Galway. We encourage spectators to arrive early and enjoy what will be a great day for all! With St. Patrick's weekend upon us, we've compiled a list of the best festivities you can attend - from big to small, Sneem to Dublin!GalwaySt Patrick’s Day parade in 2025 will be the largest St Patrick’s Day spectacle the city has ever seen. Galway City Council have organised a series of events over the course of the bank holiday weekend to celebrate Ireland’s national holiday.The St Galway’s St. Patrick’s Parade Date: March 17, 2025 Website: Galway City Council Galway’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebrates the city’s artistic spirit, with street performances, traditional music, and colorful floats. The route takes you along Eyre Square and through the Latin quarter, offering plenty of opportunities to soak in the Galway city will host its biggest ever St. Patrick’s Day Festival for 2025, beginning in earnest on Saturday 15 March and culminating in the biggest parade ever seen in the Town of the Tribes. 2024 brought over 3,000 entrants, and with entries still open for participants, Galway City Council is already seeing huge numbers sign up. St. Patrick’s Day in Galway is an electrifying experience filled with cultural pride, music, parades, and festivities. The 2025 celebration promises to be grander than ever, bringing locals and tourists together for a weekend of Irish heritage, fun, and unforgettable memories. St Patrick’s Day Galway 2025: Sharon Shannon is the city's Grand Marshal as over 30,000 people expected at the parade. Related topics. Erika Sassone; St. Patrick's Day; More Galway News.
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