Spectacular Spraoi Parade to take place in Waterford city centre

Ireland’s premiere summer street spectacle event The Spraoi Parade takes place in Waterford city centre this Sunday night.

Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the event which will see spectacular floats, hundreds of costumed performers, live musicians, light, sound, and special effects weave through Waterford’s mediaeval streets.

The parade is a magical imaginative feast of the senses that climaxes the annual Spraoi festival - a spectacular finale of fireworks launched from the River Suir at the quays follows the parade.

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Madam Cavalcade has travelled the Globe collecting and curating the most unique creatures imaginable for her infamous travelling show. From mythological beasts to strange hybrids, the audience will gaze in wonder at this legendary collection.

Assisted by an assorted cast of show people, all is not plain sailing. Sometimes, the creatures can be a lot to handle—flying crocodiles tend to snap-a-lot, dragons become too hot to handle, flying pigs take off into the night’s sky!

The 2024 Spraoi Parade will feature a cast of nearly 200 performers and a collection of beautifully crafted puppets and floats. It leaves Johnstown at 9.30pm and will reach its destination on the Quays at approximately 10.45pm.

Accessibility Area: A special accessibility area for wheelchair users and patrons with special access needs will be located on the roundabout at the GPO.

Motorists are being advised that traffic restrictions and road closures will be in place before, during and after the parade - details here.