Full 3-day festival of events revealed for St. Patrick's Day in Waterford

Waterford City and County Council, in association with Fáilte Ireland, is delighted to present a jam-packed three days of craic agus ceol, live entertainment, music and tradition will take place from March 17^th to March 19^thalongside the traditional St. Patrick's Day Parade.

The parade showpiece, this year celebrating “The Best of Waterford”, will start at 1pm on St. Patrick's Day, led by Grand Marshall, international boxer, Kelyn Cassidy.

Highlights of the three-day festival include a special performance from the Music Generation Harp Orchestra who will perform on the Cultural Quarter Stage, O’Connell Street on Saturday 18^th. Over 45 young harpers from Laois, Louth, Mayo and Waterford will gather for this special performance.

Saturday

On Saturday, March 18^th the music and entertainment continues, centred around the three main squares of Waterford city, as well as the Cultural Quarter in O’Connell Street. Arundel Square will see the likes of the Wobbly Circus, orienteering and a balance bike track, while down in the Apple Market patrons can enjoy the WAMA drumming band and a showcase performance from the renowned Booley House group.

Later in the afternoon and into the evening, the Cultural Quarter stage in O’Connell Street takes prominence with the very popular Elvis inspired musicians Alan Power and the Aftershocks, performing at 8pm. The rockabilly band, based in Waterford city, have taken Europe by storm with Power’s luring resemblance to the King himself.

Over the three days you’ll find something for all ages and all tastes. A trail of free music, dance and entertainment will wind its way from John Roberts Square to O’Connell Street to the Apple Market, with acts such as Cal Pacino, Slippery When Wet, 2Time Charlie, Waterford Malayalee Association, Intonations Choir, and so much more, along with a three day City Fairground in John Roberts Square.

The Waterford St. Patrick's Day parade will start at 1pm, with entries gathering at the Bridge Street end of the Quay. The parade begins at the Waterford Bus Station and will proceed along the Quay, past the Clock Tower and the Plaza, moving around to the Mall.

There will also be an online streaming of the Parade, so those who cannot attend can still enjoy the celebrations.

To find out more details of the St. Patricks Day Parade and three day festival in Waterford visit www.stpatricksfestivalwaterford.com or keep an eye on WaterfordStPatricksDayParade social media channels.