St. Patrick’s Day is approaching! And in almost every corner of the United States, there will be activities to celebrate this historic Irish holiday (with its corresponding beer, of course). Among these activities are the traditional parades; here’s where they will take place, so you don’t miss them.
Where will St. Patrick’s Day parades take place?
Grab your hat and your green clothes and enjoy the parades happening across the country for St. Patricks’ Day. Although many parades will take place on this date, some undoubtedly have a unique celebration. Here’s a list of the top 12.
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- Chicago, Illinois: It will take place this Saturday, March 15, at 12:00 p.m., with thousands of people expected to participate. The parade will last approximately three hours, and you will be able to see floats, bands, and much more along Columbus Drive.
- New York, New York: It will start at Fifth Avenue and East 44th Street at 11 a.m. on March 17. The parade will last more than five hours, with over 150,000 people expected to join.
- Boston, Massachusetts: The parade will take place on Sunday, March 16, at 11:30 a.m. It will cover a 3.5-mile route from the Broadway T Station to Andrew Square.
- Denver, Colorado: It will be on March 15 at 9:30 a.m., starting at Wynkoop at 19th Street and ending at 27th Street. The parade will last approximately four hours.
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: With over 20,000 participants, the parade will be held on Sunday, March 16. It will begin at the corner of 16th Street and JFK Boulevard at 11 a.m., and will last about three hours.
- Savannah, Georgia: It will take place on March 17 at 10:15 a.m., starting just east of Forsyth Park, at Gwinnett and Abercorn Streets.
- Detroit, Michigan: The parade will be held on Sunday, March 16. It will start at Irish Plaza, at 6th Street and Michigan Avenue, at 1:00 p.m.
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: The St. Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Saturday, March 15, at 10 a.m. Around 350,000 people are expected to participate, marching from Liberty Avenue and 11th Street to Commonwealth Place.
- San Francisco, California: It is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, at 11:30 a.m. The parade will start at the corner of Second and Market Streets and end at Civic Center Plaza, lasting about two hours.
- New Orleans, Louisiana: It will take place on Saturday, March 15, at 1 p.m., on Magazine and Felicity Streets.
- Cleveland, Ohio: The parade will be held on Monday, March 17, at 1 p.m., from Superior Avenue and 18th Street East to Rockwell Avenue and Ontario Street.
- Kansas City, Missouri: This parade, one of the largest in the country, will take place on Monday, March 17, at 11:00 a.m., starting from Linwood and Broadway and going to 43rd Street.
When was the first parade in honor of Saint Patrick?
The first parade for this celebration took place in 1601, in St. Augustine, Florida.
When is St. Patrick’s Day 2025?
St. Patrick’s Day is a Christian holiday that is celebrated annually on March 17th.
What is St. Patrick’s Day?
According to legend, St. Patrick was born in the late 4th century in a small village in Scotland, and his real name was Maewyn Succat. As a teenager, he was captured and sold into slavery but managed to escape years later. He was later ordained as a priest under the name Patrick.
St. Patrick became the first missionary to spread Christianity throughout Ireland. He passed away on March 17, 461, and in 1780, he was officially recognized as the patron saint of Ireland.
St. Patrick’s Day became a national holiday for the Irish. Originally a religious celebration, it became a public holiday in 1903 that highlights national pride and celebrates Irish traditions.
