Parking, Road Closures & Access during Macnas
On Monday 26th October, a Macnas Hallowe’en Parade will take place as part of Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival 2026. The parade will start at 7pm. Local residents are expected to be impacted by parade activity between the hours of 18:00-22:00 on Monday 26th October, with road closures in operation at certain points this time.
Parade Route
North Great George’s Street, Great Denmark Street, Gardiner Place, Mountjoy Square West, Gardiner Street and Seán McDermott Street.
Parking Suspension on Parade Route & Adjoining Streets
Parking will be suspended all along the parade route, including Grenville Street which is not part of the parade route, from 06:00 – 21:00 on Monday 26th October. Please find alternative parking away from the parade route.
Road Closures
A road closure will be in effect on North Great Georges Street from 17:00 on Sunday 25th October – 22:00 on Monday 26th October.
The rest of the route – Great Denmark Street, Gardiner Place, Mountjoy Square, Gardiner Street and Seán McDermott Street – will be impacted from 18:30-20:30 on Monday 26th October, with road closures and traffic diversions in place during this time.
Signage
There will be signage on all streets where parking is suspended: please follow the instructions on the signage.
Vehicle Towing
For the health and safety of the parade attendees, An Garda Síochána, in conjunction with Dublin Street Parking Services, will relocate any vehicle found parked along the route.
In all instances of a vehicle being towed, please contact DSPS on Phone: 01 602 2500. Email: info@dsps.ie
During the Parade, please follow the instructions of An Garda Síochána and event security staff.
Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you to the parade.
