2024 Parade Start Time: 11:30am
2024 GRAND MARSHAL: Brian Cowen
Brian will be addressing all those attending & cutting the ribbon to officially open the parade at 11:10 am at the Review Stand
OUR 2024 THEME
ÉIRE - CULTÚR TRÍ CEOL, CAINT, CRAIC AGUS SÍOCHÁN AR FUD AN DOMHAIN
English Translation: Ireland; Culture through Music, Chat, Fun and Peace around the World.
Assembly for Floats: Bridge Centre From 10:30 am (11 am at the very latest please)
Road Closures: Streets closed from High Street to Kilbeggan Bridge, from 11 am until approx 1 pm. No through traffic - Drivers should use N52 Bypass where possible.
Parade Route: High Street - William Street (aka Columcille Street) - Review Stand (stop for performance) - Kilbeggan Bridge - Tullamore GAA Centre
Pre Parade Review Stand Entertainment - From 10:45 am by Tullamore Comhaltas
Children's Entertainment: Free Facepainting to front of the Bridge Centre from 10:30am - 1pm
Mario & Luigi, Elmo & Curious George also meeting and greeting before, during & after the parade from 10:30 am - 1 pm
Sensory Area: Beside Tourist Office in O'Connor Square. Easy viewing and standing area for those with sensitive sensory needs.
OAPs & Disabled Seating Area: OAPs & Wheelchair/Disabled seating available across from the main Review Stand. Arrive before 11 am for best access.
Limited Parking available on Harbour Street and Offaly Street (Tae Lane) - first come, first parked. No cover, so bring umbrella (hopefully you don't need it!)
National Anthem: Dave Lawlor
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPER SUPPORT
AWARDS
There will be great prizes for eleven categories in the Parade and the winners will be announced on the day and presented at our Awards Presentation Night on Friday 5th April 2024 in The Phoenix.
JOIN IN THE PARADE
All Performance Schools and Groups are very welcome to take part in the Parade and we will provide them with the opportunity to perform at the Review Stand.
Contact numbers for the Committee are Sean O' Brien, 086 3892854; Johnny O' Connor, 087 2602487; Martin O' Connor 083 1017012; Frankie O' Reilly 087 2287550
We wish to thank our many sponsors for their support, especially Tullamore Municipal District Council, our main sponsor.
A special thank you to the Volunteers who help to organise the parade, for months in advance, making sure we can celebrate the day safely and in style.
A big Thank You to the many groups who enter the Parade and the thousands who line the streets to view the Parade.
Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit
Happy St. Patrick's Day
З Днем Святого Патрика
Dun St Patrick ká Day
¡Feliz Día de San Patricio!
Šťastný den svatého Patrika!
Wesołego dnia Świętego Patryka
Su Šv. Patriko diena
