Fiáin

The 2026 Galway Macnas Parade will take place on Sunday, 25th October at 5:30pm. 

Parade Route: Leaving from University of Galway, Galway Cathedral, Salmon Weir Bridge, Eglington Street, Shop Street, Mainguard Street, O’Brien’s Bridge, Dominick Street. Ending at the Fire Station in the Claddagh.

Volunteer with us for the Galway Macnas Parade: 

Want to get involved in the 2026 Galway Macnas Parade? 

We’re looking for volunteers to join us this October in Galway for Fiáin, which will premiere in Galway on Sunday, 25 October. We’re looking for a variety of volunteers including lighting operators, float pushers and stewards. 

Volunteers are the heart of Macnas, and we’re so grateful to everyone who shares their time, energy and creativity with us. Once you fill out the form, we’ll be in touch with details of how you can get involved.

Click here to fill out our volunteer form. 

For the second year, we will bring our parade to Dublin’s North East Inner City on Monday, 26th October, close to the streets where Bram Stoker himself once lived. As dusk falls, the city becomes a stage as Fiáin transforms the streets with our signature blend of giant spectacle, performance, music and imagination, bringing the wild spirit of the West to the heart of Stoker’s Dublin.

Click here to view all important information on the Bram Stoker Festival website. 

Parade Route: The parade starts halfway up North Great George's St, then travels Great Denmark Street, Gardiner Place, Mountjoy Square, Gardiner Street and Seán McDermott Street.

Volunteer with Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival for the Dublin Macnas Parade:

Help Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival stage our parade in Dublin on Monday 26 October by joining the volunteer team, and experience the wild energy of Fiáin from the heart of the action.

There are a variety of roles including pushers, lighting operators, foggers and spotters. We truly couldn't put on our parades without volunteers, and we'd love to have you join us!

Deadline to apply is Wednesday 7th October, 6pm.

Click here to fill out their volunteer form.