Step 3 - Are you entering a float/vehicle/pageant?
We have reached capacity for floats in the Parade. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list you can complete this section.
The highly visible spectacle of the Parade plays an important role in promoting diversity and inclusion in society. It's also a great way to showcase your organisations support for the LGBTQ+ community. We charge a premium fee for floats, vehicles or pageant type entries which subsidises community organisations.
As part of commitment to a more environmentally sustainable event, we no longer permit deisel trucks or busses in the Parade (some exceptions apply). Our team are experts at building parade floats and creating pagentry and are happy to advise you on this. The are 3 main catagories you can apply to enter:
Float - Think big, colourful and exciting, the type of thing you see at St. Patrick's Day. These can be non-motorised and pushed or towed by an electric or alternative fueled vehicle. Floats that are impressive can park up on our new Parade Avenue (Merrion Square South) after the Parade and become part of the Festival experience.
Electric Vehicles - Standard sized cars or mid-sized vans can be wrapped, decorated and have sound systems.
Performance or Pageant - This could be a marching band, some performers in extravagent costumes, sound systems on rickshaws or similar. You can let your imagination run wild (but check with us first).