3,500 expected for East Wall's Fourth of July party

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Leanne Byrne, 27, swords, left, and orla casson, 23, from Ashbourne at the U.S. Independence Day celebrations at the American Ambassador's Residence in the Phoenix Park. Picture credit; Damien Eagers 3/7/2015

Maddison Scully (6) and Ella Byrne (5) from East Wall are taking part in East Wall July 4 celebrations

The security staff pose for a photograph at the U.S. Independence Day celebrations at the American Ambassador's Residence in the Phoenix Park. Picture credit; Damien Eagers 3/7/2015

Roisin, Moroney, 6, from, cherrywood enjoys herself at the U.S. Independence Day celebrations at the American Ambassador's Residence in the Phoenix Park. Picture credit; Damien Eagers 3/7/2015

thumbnail: Leanne Byrne, 27, swords, left, and orla casson, 23, from Ashbourne at the U.S. Independence Day celebrations at the American Ambassador's Residence in the Phoenix Park. Picture credit; Damien Eagers 3/7/2015
thumbnail: Maddison Scully (6) and Ella Byrne (5) from East Wall are taking part in East Wall July 4 celebrations
thumbnail: The security staff pose for a photograph at the U.S. Independence Day celebrations at the American Ambassador's Residence in the Phoenix Park. Picture credit; Damien Eagers 3/7/2015
thumbnail: Roisin, Moroney, 6, from, cherrywood enjoys herself at the U.S. Independence Day celebrations at the American Ambassador's Residence in the Phoenix Park. Picture credit; Damien Eagers 3/7/2015
Ryan Nugent

Marching bands, classic cars and Harley-Davidsons are taking over parts of Dublin today for America's Independence Day.

More than 3,500 people - including the new Lord Mayor of Dublin, Criona Ni Dhalaigh - will take part in a parade around East Wall, Ringsend and Sheriff Street to celebrate July 4.

Celebrations kicked off last night, with US Ambassador Kevin O'Malley (inset) hosting a reception at his residence in the Phoenix Park.

Today sports groups, Irish dancers and girl guides will take part in the party organised by the East Wall Recreational Centre, to recognise all the people around the area that have emigrated to place such as the US.

"We decided that it'd be nice to do something like this in solidarity with all of these young people that were from East Wall, Sheriff Street, Pearse Street and Irishtown.

"A lot of people have left, so we thought Independence Day would be a good day to do it," said organiser Anthony O'Callaghan.

The parade begins at Sean O'Casey's pub in East Wall at 2pm and proceeds from the event will be donated to Temple Street Children's Hospital.