Green is the theme

. The theme is green - so wear it! Spot prizes for the daftest

. The theme is green - so wear it! Spot prizes for the daftest. Bring something white - a couple of socks, or scarves or whatever is handy. These will be incorporated into a Mexican wave for peace at some point.

. Remember the route has changed. Viewing stands will be placed along the route. 1,100 seats are available to the public at £26 each. Tickets from Dublin Tourism. The parade assembles at 10 a.m. on St Stephen's Green, starts at 11.15 a.m. at St Patrick's Cathedral and ends in O'Connell Street at around 1.30 p.m. If you go home before Els Comediants at 8.30 p.m. you will regret it. They cost a fortune to import and are worth every penny ...

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