The first documented St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade in Philadelphia was held in 1771, marking over 230 continuous years of celebrations. Each year the St. Patrick's Day Observance Association hosts the parade on the Sunday prior to St. Patrick's Day unless March 17th falls on Sunday. When March 17th falls on a Sunday, the parade is held The 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard, march north on 16th to the Ben Franklin Parkway and then end in front of the Art The performance area and main grandstands will be located at the Philadelphia Museum of Art East Apron. Map of the parade route is provided below. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be broadcast live on CW Philly 57 from noon to 3 p.m. and will also stream live from noon to 3 p.m. on CBS News Philadelphia. You can catch an encore of the The Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which dates back more than 250 years, will take place Sunday, March 16, drawing thousands of spectators — and bringing with it road closures, parking The 255th Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 16th & JFK, goes left on 16th Street, left on Benjamin Franklin Parkway. There will be stands in front of the Art Museum and TV coverage on Philly 57 from noon – 3 pm. At 11 a.m. on March 16, 2025, Philadelphia's St. Patrick's Day Parade will follow a new path, ending at the famous Rocky steps of the Art Museum. Moving away from tradition, the parade will start at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard. The museum's East Apron will become a performance area where dancer Philadelphia's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade-- dating back to 1771 -- will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Food & Drink Feb 4 McDonald’s Shamrock Shake officially has a release date for 2025. The Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held rain or shine. Text ReadyPhila to 888-777 for free text alerts from the City to get weather, transit, event details, and public safety updates. For more information on Philadelphia’s 2025 St. Patrick’s Day parade, visit phillyparade.com. March 12, 2025 Philly St. Patrick's Day parade has a new route. Here are road closures and SEPTA changes for Sunday The event along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City will go from 11 a.m PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia's St. Patrick's Day Parade is happening this Sunday, and a number of streets will be closed for the event. It steps off at 11 a.m. This year's parade features a The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Parade is the 2nd oldest Parade in the Country, topped only by the New York City Parade. The first documented St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade in Philadelphia was held in 1771, marking over 230 continuous years of celebrations. Each year the St. Patrick's Day Observance Association hosts the parade on the The 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard, march north on 16th to the Ben Franklin Parkway and then end in front of the Art At 11 a.m. on March 16, 2025, Philadelphia's St. Patrick's Day Parade will follow a new path, ending at the famous Rocky steps of the Art Museum. Moving away from tradition, the parade will start at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard. The museum's East Apron will become a performance area where dancer The 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard, march north on 16th to the Ben Franklin Parkway and then end in front of the Art At 11 a.m. on March 16, 2025, Philadelphia's St. Patrick's Day Parade will follow a new path, ending at the famous Rocky steps of the Art Museum. Moving away from tradition, the parade will start at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard. The museum's East Apron will become a performance area where dancer At 11 a.m. on March 16, 2025, Philadelphia's St. Patrick's Day Parade will follow a new path, ending at the famous Rocky steps of the Art Museum. Moving away from tradition, the parade will start at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard. The museum's East Apron will become a performance area where dancer While participating in the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade is a highlight for many, the reason one group exists in the first place is more heartfelt. March 13, 2025 / 8:50 AM EDT / CBS PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia's St. Patrick's Day Parade is happening this Sunday, and a number of streets will be closed for the event. It steps off at 11 a.m. This year's parade features a
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