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 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 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 St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be broadcast live on CW Philly 57 from noon to 3 p.m. and streamed live on CBS News Philadelphia. You can also catch an encore of the broadcast on Monday, March 17, from 9 a.m. until noon on CBS Philadelphia, and a replay of the parade will be aired on St. Patrick’s Day beginning at noon on Philly57 and 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 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held Sunday, March 16, beginning at 11 a.m. The parade kicks off at 16th and John F. Kennedy Boulevard and ends in front of the Art Museum at Eakins Oval. Upper Bucks Celtic Festival. The Upper Bucks Celtic Festival will give plenty of Irish eyes something to smile 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 Here’s your county-by-county guide to the best St. Patrick’s Day events near you in 2025! 🍀 Philadelphia – The Heart of the Action. Philly goes all out for St. Patrick’s Day with parades, bar crawls, and historic pubs celebrating Irish culture. 1️⃣ Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Sunday, March 16, 2025 Center City & Old At this year's Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade, the band will pipe ahead of Philadelphia Fire Department Local 22. Busa encourages others to get involved with the Pipes and Drums. Philadelphia’s St. Patrick's Day Parade, which started in 1771 and is the country's second oldest parade of its kind, is still going strong. 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. 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 Causes event in Philadelphia, PA by Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade and 2 others on Sunday, March 10 2019 with 777 people interested and 436 people going. THE 249th ANNUAL 2nd DRAFT PHILADELPHIA ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 2/19/2019 Founded in 1771, 2nd Oldest Parade of any Kind in the USA * SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2019 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME IS SUNDAY MARCH 10, SO PLEASE SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD! All vehicles must enter parade at 20th and MARKET ST. DIV. 1 Report 10:15 AM NORTH Side of JFK. 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 restrictions, and transit detours. What began as a religious feast and service honoring St. Patrick 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 Before Sunday's St. Patrick's Day Parade, the annual parade gala was held on Thursday night at the Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia. CBS-Philadelphia Fri, March 14, 2025 at 3:39 AM UTC Before Sunday's St. Patrick's Day Parade, the annual parade gala was held on Thursday night at the Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia. 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 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.
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