In 1991 , Bloomsday took another jump to 60,104 , and in 1996 the event reached its all - time high of 61,298 .
In subsequent years the Bloomsday field continued to grow , reaching 57,300 in 1988 before leveling off for two years .
In 1991 , Bloomsday took another jump to 60,104 , and in 1996 the event reached Bloomsday 's all - time high of 61,298 .
In subsequent years the Bloomsday field continued to grow , reaching 57,300 in 1988 before leveling off for two years .