The St Patrick's Day parade, which includes 4,000 participants, will include marching bands from around the globe, performers in colorful costumes, troupes of dancers ,and a spectacular display of flo

Dublin is rapidly turning green as thousands of people stream onto the streets ahead of Monday's St Patrick's Day parade. More than half a million people are expected to be on the city's streets when the national parade begins in the Irish capital at midday.

Thousands of people are expected to fill the streets of Dublin to watch Ireland’s national St Patrick’s Day parade on Monday. Children, adults and visitors from across the world will pack the city centre, with many expected to be adorned in green, to celebrate the festivities.