The second biggest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the USA takes place in Chicago, Illinois, and it’s said to attract a whopping 800,000 – 1,000,000 excited spectators and participants. It’s one of the longer-running St. Patrick’s Day parades in the US, with the first event taking place in 1858. Texas is known for being the lone star state, one of the friendliest US states, and this is where one of the biggest and best St. Patrick’s Day parades is held each year. Texans love to go big or go home, so attending the San Antonio parade won’t disappoint you, especially with the crowds going wild as the river is dyed green. But that doesn't stop the Mile High City from putting on a monumental four-hour St. Paddy's parade that draws a crowd of as many as 300,000 people out to cheer it on. Taking inspiration from the first parade held back in 1889, the Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade will get underway on March 15 at 9:30 a.m. The route begins at Wynkoop at 19th To find the US cities with the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parades, 24/7 Tempo consulted parade organizations in cities that typically have a significant Irish-American population, various travel Here are a variety of St. Patrick’s Day Parades and happenings across the United States to say Erin Go Braugh! Manchester’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New Hampshire has a 2.5-mile-long It’s time to dust off your finest green attire and look up the parade route to grab your seats: St. Patrick’s Day 2024 is nearly here. The holiday is celebrated in many parts of the world, but one of the locations that observes it the most is the United States and the parades reflect that. Pittsburgh claims to host one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the United States with 23,000 participants and 18 bands marching. The celebration happens rain or shine, and much like Philadelphia, this underrated American city brings people in from across the nation. The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the United States is now credited to St. Augustine. Records indicate that this Florida city had a St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1601 when it was a Spanish The United States has celebrated St. Patrick’s Day well before it’s independence from Great Britain. The first St. Patrick’s Day and parade in North America was held in Boston in 1737 followed by New York City in 1756. While St. Patrick’s Day originated in Ireland, the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade is held in Chicago with over 2 The second largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in North America is found in the historic, Southern town of Savannah, Georgia.In a city known for its rowdy festivals (and open-container policies—you can carry open cups of drinks on the street), St. Patrick’s Day is often cited as one of the city’s biggest and boldest parties. When it comes to iconic St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, New York City takes center stage. NYC’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the largest in the world. Annually held on March 17th, thousands of parade entries high step up Fifth Avenue, including United States Veterans, local community groups, and spirited bagpipers. But that doesn't stop the Mile High City from putting on a monumental four-hour St. Paddy's parade that draws a crowd of as many as 300,000 people out to cheer it on. Taking inspiration from the first parade held back in 1889, the Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade will get underway on March 16 at 9:30 a.m. The route begins at Wynkoop at 19th The tradition of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the U.S. dates back to 1762, meaning that New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is older than the U.S. itself! That concludes our list of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parades around the world. With more than 125,000 attendees and 100-plus parade entries, the Dallas St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival has today become one of the largest St. Patrick’s events in the southwest of the US. The Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a cherished annual tradition that brings the community together in a lively celebration of Irish heritage, unity, and pride. Since its founding in 1977, the parade has grown into one of the city's largest and most spirited parades, filling the streets of downtown Rochester with vibrant floats, marching bands, dance groups, and local organizations When people think of St. Patrick’s Day parades in the United States, places like New York City, Boston, or Chicago usually come to mind. And while New York City has the largest and oldest St New York has the largest St. Patrick's Day parade in terms of attendance, with an estimated two million attendees every year. And New York also has the longest continuously running St. Patrick's The Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade generally takes place on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day (March 11th in 2023). If you want to see the gathering of the parade contestants before it starts, head for Grant Park, or just grab a spot along the parade route. Other festivities during New London's weeklong St. Patrick's Day celebration include Irish caroling, live Celtic music and Wisconsin's largest Saint Patrick's Day Parade. Next: Chicago 6 / 14 ☘️ Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Bagpipers, Irish dancers, and marchers take over the streets for this historic 90th annual parade. 📅 March 14 📍 Newark 🥧 Pi Day Princeton – Celebrate Einstein’s birthday and Pi Day with a pie-eating contest, physics show, and more. 📅 March 14-15 📍 Princeton ☘️ Hunterdon County
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