Get Involved

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

Register your Community/Sports groups as a walking group or as performers/a demonstration.

You can also register here if you wish to participate with Vintage Farm Machinerey or a Classic Car.

Participation in this category is Free.

COMMERCIAL FLOATS

Register your commercial float for €100

Community Participation Registration

Parade Participation
Type Of Entry
Photos/Video content of the Ratoath St Patricks Day Festival 2026 may be posted on social media platforms/ newspapers for promotional purposes. These will primarily be large group shots
Terms & Conditions 1) All groups must provide their own public liability insurance for walking in the parade. This documentation must be emailed to the committee upon sign up 2) Sign up for parade involvement is free for schools, clubs, societies for the 2026 festival, however, we ask that a member of your group be available for general help on the day of the parade 3) The cost for business entry is €100 regardless of size of float involved. This fee is non refundable and must be paid in full no later than 4 weeks before 17th March 2026. 4) It is the responsibility of the involved group to provide adequate childcare for minors on the day of the parade. The parade committee accepts no responsibility for minors on the day of the parade. 5) The St Patricks Day Festival committee holds no responsibility for personal belongings during the parade 6) All groups involved must abide by any and all directions given to them by the stewarding team on the day of the parade 7) A group representative will make themselves available for a pre parade meeting, to be set at a later date, to ensure the smooth running and safety of the parade 8) I understand that my mobile phone number will be used for text messages regarding parade information and that I will be added to a WhatsApp group.

Commercial Float Registration

Commercial Floats
Photos/Video content of the Ratoath St Patricks Day Festival 2026 may be posted on social media platforms/ newspapers for promotional purposes. These will primarily be large group shots
Terms & Conditions 1) All groups must provide their own public liability insurance for walking in the parade. This documentation must be emailed to the committee upon sign up 2) Sign up for parade involvement is free for schools, clubs, societies for the 2026 festival, however, we ask that a member of your group be available for general help on the day of the parade 3) The cost for business entry is €100 regardless of size of float involved. This fee is non refundable and must be paid in full no later than 4 weeks before 17th March 2026. 4) It is the responsibility of the involved group to provide adequate childcare for minors on the day of the parade. The parade committee accepts no responsibility for minors on the day of the parade. 5) The St Patricks Day Festival committee holds no responsibility for personal belongings during the parade 6) All groups involved must abide by any and all directions given to them by the stewarding team on the day of the parade 7) A group representative will make themselves available for a pre parade meeting, to be set at a later date, to ensure the smooth running and safety of the parade 8) I understand that my mobile phone number will be used for text messages regarding parade information and that I will be added to a WhatsApp group.