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On Saturday, the North Alabama community will gather in downtown Huntsville to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the 48th annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Parade organizers Sonnie Hereford and Lisa Bollinger recently joined 48 Now to preview what to expect at this year’s parade as well as speak about its rich history. Huntsville: Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick's Day Parade. When: Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m. Where: Downtown Huntsville; Info: The parade route is 1.6 miles long and has been a Huntsville Previous Coverage: Get ready to experience the joy and excitement of the 48th Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Huntsville! A beloved tradition since 1978, this festive event celebrates Irish culture and community spirit with lively floats, energetic local bands, and enthusiastic groups marching through the heart of the city. 2. 48th Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade The parade is the highlight of St. Patrick’s Day weekend. (Huntsville St. Patrick’s Parade / Facebook) Back for the 48th year, Huntsville’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be better than ever. Be on the lookout for your favorite local businesses and the Hville Blast Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Burritt on the Mountain’s special “Cocktails at The View”! Immerse yourself in the lively spirit of the Emerald Isle. Event Highlights: Live Irish Music: Enjoy a spirited performance by The Musgrove Session, featuring traditional jigs, reels, airs, and ballads played on guitars, ukuleles, fiddles, banjos, bass, and bodhrán. 🍀We’re just over a week away from St. Patrick’s Day + Huntsville, AL knows how to celebrate it! Here are 4 events to look forward to: 48th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade 🎉Hville Blast + dozens of other local businesses will be in the parade. ⏰Saturday, March 15th at 11AM 📍Downtown Huntsville Almost St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl 🍻Try drink specials, play games + enter the St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails at The View 2025. When: Sunday from 3-5 p.m. Where: John Hunt Park, 2151 Airport Road SW, Huntsville. Price: $15 general admission, $20 VIP. Tickets: burrittonthemountain.com 🍀ST. PADDY’S DAY EVENTS: We’re just over a week away from St. Patrick’s Day + Huntsville knows how to celebrate it! Here are 4 events to look forward to: 48th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade 🎉Hville Blast + dozens of other local businesses will be in the parade. ⏰Saturday, March 15th at 11AM 📍Downtown Huntsville Almost St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl 🍻Try drink specials The 48th Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade, also known as the 2025 Huntsville / Madison County St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back on March 15, 2025. The tradition began in 1978 by the owner of Finnegan’s Pub, Ellen McAnelly – a native of Galway, Ireland. 41st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Birmingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Birmingham (Bham Now) The parade will feature the Ian Sturrock Memorial Pipe Band and other local groups for live music. Open containers are welcome. Westwood Irish Dancers will also perform before and after the parade, so be sure to catch them! You cannot miss the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Huntsville. (Michael Seale/Hville Blast) St. Patrick’s Day is coming up — Sunday, March 17, to be exact — and you can find several cool events to enhance your celebration of the Irish-themed holiday. Here are five St. Patrick’s Day celebration events here in the Huntsville area: Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025 in Huntsville. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Huntsville with interesting events near you. From parades to pub crawls there is everything that you would want to celebrate this day in Huntsville. From lively parades to traditional Irish fare, here's a guide to how you can celebrate St. Patrick's Day in downtown. St. Patrick’s Day Parade-Downtown Huntsville will transform into a sea of green for the 47th Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade this Saturday, March 16. Organized by the Irish Society of North Alabama In 1978, Huntsville had the country’s smallest St. Patrick’s Day parade, with a wee group of ragtag celebrants (just 17) marching around in front of the pub on Memorial Parkway. Introduction: Huntsville St Patrick’s Day Parade. The Huntsville St Patrick’s Day Parade is a cherished annual event that fills the streets of Huntsville, Alabama, with joy, color, and the vibrant spirit of Irish culture. What: St. Patrick's Day party with music by The Schmohawks, craft beer, Irish cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and prizes; benefit for The Arc of Jefferson County. When: March 12, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Huntsville Police is assisting with traffic control for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 11. Road closures will begin at 10 a.m. and last the duration of the parade. All roads are expected to reopen by 1 p.m. Please use caution if traveling downtown due to heavy pedestrian traffic. 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Huntsville Events UCP’s 20th Annual An Irish Evening. When: Friday, March 16; Where: Huntsville Depot; Cost: $25; Event Information . Keg’s N Eggs St. Patrick’s Celebration. When: Saturday, March 17, 6 am – noon; Where: Jefferson Street Pub; Cost: $5 all you can eat breakfast buffet Weather permitting, motorists should expect traffic delays in downtown Huntsville Saturday, March 16, for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Road closures will begin as early as 10 a.m. The parade starts at Lot K on the corner of Woodson Street and Holmes Avenue and proceeds through downtown Huntsville. Other streets impacted include Jefferson Street from Monroe Street to South Side Square St. Paddy's Day Parade After Party at 2404 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL, United States, Alabama 35805 on Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 05:00 pm
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