Bay City Players, 1214 Columbus, Bay City Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Seniors/Students, Kids 8 & Under - Free. We are thrilled to announce Katelyn has been crowned our 2025 St. Patrick's Day Queen! A big congratulations also to our 1st Runner-Up, Madison and 2nd Runner-Up Alexia! Your grace, poise, and dedication truly shined on stage. THE 52nd BAY CITY ST. PATRICK’S DAY RACES TAKE PLACE MARCH 15 & 16 in 2025! Join Bay Area Runners Club and Presenting Sponsor Jolt Credit Union at the 52nd running of the Bay City St. Patrick’s Day Races - named by Runner’s World as one of America’s stellar St. Patrick’s Day runs. Every year since the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Bay City has drawn thousands to its downtown to celebrate. In 2025, the Bay City St. Patrick’s Day Festival celebrates 70 years of shamrocks and shenanigans. The event is more than a celebration. It’s also meant to unite the city around a common theme. The Bay City St. Patrick's Day Parade Association wishes to share details regarding the 70th Annual Bay City St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade starts at 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Viewers on the parade route should plan on being in place by 1:00 p.m. The parade starts at Center and Park Avenues and ends at Center Avenue and Water Street. Dana Masure-Judge, left, and her daughter, Lily, look at a dog wearing a hat, with Flappy’s Bake House during the 69th annual Bay City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 17, 2024. The 70th Bay City St. Patrick's Day Parade will see thousands of people line Center Avenue to celebrate Irish culture at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16. Businesses from across the Great Lakes Bay Get details for the Bay City St. Patrick's Day Parade—route, schedule, and tips for enjoying Michigan's biggest Irish celebration! Saturday, March 15, 2025 4:00 pm Our Lady of Peace – St. Mary’s Church 507 N. Walnut Street, Bay City, MI 48706. Please join our Parade Marshal, Queens Court and Association members at a Mass/Service honoring St. Patrick. 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade Admission: Free; Location: Downtown Bay City Bay City, MI 48708. Midland Travel Tip Desk. 128 East Main Street Midland, MI 48640. In addition to the Sunday races, downtown Bay City will also be the site of the 70th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade featuring local high school bands and over 125 floats.The parade begins at 2 p.m. The new McGuire’s Irish Pub in Panama City Beach will hold a grand opening on Monday, March 17, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. McGuire’s specializes in steaks, Irish fare sandwiches St. Patrick's Day ParadeSaturday, March 15, 2025Downtown Tampa3:00pm-5:30pmFor additional information, please visit St. Patrick's Day Parade Bay City St. Patrick's Day Races is on Saturday March 15, 2025 to Sunday March 16, 2025. It includes the following events: Irish Double, 8K RUN, 5K RUN, 5K WALK - COMPETITIVE, 5K WALK - NON-COMPETITIVE, Leprechaun 1/4 mile, Leprechaun 1/2 mile, Leprechaun 1 Mile, and (NEW) 13 & Under 5K WALK - NON-COMPETITIVE. Grab your green for a legendary St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl at Patches Pub & Grill on Monday, March 17, starting at 11 a.m. Shenanigans, cold drinks, and non-stop fun are all guaranteed. They Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 8:00AM to 10:45AM at the Bay Area Community Foundation Building, 1000 Adams St, Bay City, MI 48708. The BARC Bay City St. Patrick’s Day Races presented by Jolt Credit Union take place Sunday, March 16 in Downtown Bay City. 8K My Team Triumph/Hand Cycle Start Time: 8:45AM . 8K Run Start Time: 9:00AM Get ready for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day celebration with the St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl & Brunch presented by Downtown Crawlers! Explore 3 Tampa districts—Downtown, Soho, and Ybor City—at over 15 participating bars with one ticket. Click here to read Route Bay City’s story detailing this year’s events. Keep reading to learn more about the history of the parade and races. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade began in 1955 The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held in Bay City March 17, 1955. That means this year will be the 70 th anniversary of this special event. The Parade started at Center Avenue and Monroe Street and disbanded at City Hall on Washington Avenue. Mr. Jim Noonan was the Parade Marshal and 10,000 people attended the parade. Sheila Tennant was the St. Patrick’s Day Queen riding the St. Patrick’s day float that featured a ‘harp’ theme. Parade participants included the: b.a.r.c. bay city st. patrick's day race results. 2024 race results 2023 race results 2023 irish double results 2022 results 2022 irish double women Bay City’s parade began in 1955 and has grown to an event that has become a celebration for the Irish and Irish at heart. The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was on March 17, 1955 at 5:30 p.m.
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