The Cork St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place in the heart of the city on Friday, March 17th, The parade travels from the South Mall to the Grand Parade, then along St. Patrick's Street to Merchant's Quay. It promises to be a carnival of colour, music, pageantry, and comic fun, with the theme of Cork a city of community, culture, and commerce. On St. Patrick's Street, there is a designated area for wheelchair users and those with special needs.