Dublin becomes green to celebrate the patron saint of Saint

Dublin quickly gets green when thousands of people in front of the parade to St. Patrick's Day flock to the street on Monday.

It is expected that more than half a million people stand on the streets of the city when the national parade in the Irish capital begins at noon.

There will be more than 4,000 participants, including brass bands from all over the world, actors, dancers as well as colorful and creative floats of St. Patrick's Day.

The city was swiveled across the city all weekend when night owls arrived from all over the world early to join the annual celebrations.

A huge logistical operation was also in progress to prepare for the parade and the huge crowds.

The head of state of Ireland, President Michael D Higgins, will lead the celebrations.

In front of the parade, President Higgins and his wife Sabina von áras traveled to Uachtaráin (official residence of the Irish president) to the Pro Cathedral of St. Mary in the city center, where they take part in a celebration of the Eucharist.

After the fair you will be the guests of honor at the parade.

The topic for this year's parade is 'Everyrai' (Adventures), which reflects the adventurous spirit of Ireland and emphasize community, diversity and inclusion.

A special pageant celebrates 40 years of the Irish non-governmental organization (NGO) Pavee Point, which Irish travelers and Roma traditions present.

The main parade will leave the Parnell Square and along the city's Premier Street, O'Connell St.