Spraoi Parade 2026: Full details ahead of tonight’s main event in Waterford
Huge crowds are expected in Waterford city for the parade
The Spraoi International Arts Festival 2026 will conclude this evening in Waterford city with this year’s Spraoi Parade.
The parade will get underway from Johnstown at approximately 9:30pm.
It will travel down John Street before turning onto Parnell Street and heading in the direction of The Mall.
It will then traverse the Mall and the east side of the Quay before finishing up at the GPO.
For patrons with special access requirements, there will be a designated area on the roundabout adjacent to the GPO.
The name of this year’s parade is ‘Howl’, with the theme focusing on the history of wolves in Ireland.
A spokesperson for Spraoi said: “Join us for the 2026 Spraoi Parade as we turn the tables and explore our fascination with the wolf and its undeserved reputation.”
The parade will be followed by fireworks being launched from the River Suir at approximately 10:45pm.