Organisers of this year's St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin are to reveal the name of the grand marshal tomorrow.
The grand marshal is selected every year by the St Patrick's Day Festival Committee which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary.
The chosen person is someone who has achieved outstanding success in his or her field in Irish life.
Last year's grand marshal was former Miss Ireland and Miss World Rosanna Davidson. Past marshals include former Republic of Ireland soccer star Paul McGrath, actress Pauline McGlynn and singer Samantha Mumba.
The grand marshal heads the St Patrick's Day parade two and a half kilometres throught the streets of Dublin on March 17th.
It's the highlight of the annual St Patrick's Day festival which is a five day event starting Wednesday next, March 16th and ending Sunday March 20th.
Events include music, fireworks, street theatre and dance, a treasure hunt, visual art exhibitions, culminating in the St Patrick's Day parade.