Vogue Williams named Dublin's St Patrick's Day Grand Marshal

James Cox

Vogue Williams has been announced as the 2026 Grand Marshal for the national St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin.

The TV presenter and model will lead the festivities through the capital starting at 12pm.

It will feature large-scale floats and over three thousand participants.

Williams said it was a huge honour to be named grand marshal.

"Growing up in Dublin, St Patrick’s Day has always been a special time for me and leading the parade through the city is something I’ve always dreamed of," she said.

She added: "I’m delighted with the theme of roots this year, as I will talk up my home country and what I love about being Irish any time I get the chance.

"It’s going to be such an incredible day of celebration, and I’m really looking forward to sharing it with people from home and from the Irish community around the world."

Lord mayor of Dublin Ray McAdam said: The National St Patrick’s Day parade is one of the most important moments in Dublin’s cultural calendar — a day when our capital city opens its arms to the world and proudly celebrates who we are. As lord mayor, I am delighted to announce Vogue Williams as Grand Marshal for 2026.

"Vogue represents a modern Ireland — confident, creative and outward-looking — while remaining deeply connected to home. She embodies the energy and ambition of a global Ireland, and her journey reflects the lived experience of so many of our people at home and abroad. As we celebrate Roots and Ireland’s one shared story, I know she will lead this year’s Parade with warmth, pride and a great sense of occasion."