Gabe Saglie from TravelZoo talked about the parade in Dublin, what it was like and he talked about unique traditions for the holiday in Ireland. With half a million spectators expected to line this year’s route, the Parade will feature 7 creative pageants, 10 transitional showpiece performances, 15 marching bands from across Ireland, North America and Canada, and over 4,000 participants in what is shaping up to be the largest ever National St. Patrick’s Day Parade.