Irish Guide Dogs leading St Patrick’s Day parade in Cork this year

The Irish Guide Dogs charity will serve as the Grand Marshal for this year’s “Marsh, Myth and Magic” themed St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cork City. Kicking off at 1:00 PM on March 17th, the event will feature over 3,000 participants and international marching bands along its traditional city center route.

The guide dogs charity will lead the parade in Cork on St Patrick's Day

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