Congrats to our 2025 queen and court! Sunday, February 2, 2025 - 2:00 PM 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 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. REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 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. Traffic Alert Streets Closed to Traffic for St. Patrick's Day Races and Parade Read On Nightly Closures on Independence Bridge Planned for March 10-14 & March 17-21 Read On Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. Join us in commemorating seven decades of Irish heritage and community spirit at the 70th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Bay City, Michigan, on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Event Details: Date & Time: Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM 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. 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade Admission: Free; Location: Downtown Bay City Saginaw, MI 48607. Bay City Travel Tip Desk. 301 Washington Avenue Bay City, MI 48708. St. Pats Weekend Tradition continues as The Rock Show will take the stage for a night of great Music!! Friday, Mar 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. ET Westown Theater, Bay City, MI APPLICATION AND PAYMENT DUE BY: Saturday, February 21, 2025. Parade Fees are NON REFUNDABLE! Entry fees/donations to St. Patrick's Day Parade Association are not tax deductible. MAILING IN YOUR PAYMENT? Payment via check payable to: St. Patrick's Day Parade Association P.O. Box 1304, Ba y City, MI 48707-1304 . PARADE RULES 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. Bay City St. Patrick's Day Races is on Saturday March 15, 2025 to Sunday March 16, 2025. It includes the following events: 5K RUN, Leprechaun 1 Mile, Irish Double, 8K RUN, 5K WALK - COMPETITIVE, 5K WALK - NON-COMPETITIVE, Leprechaun 1/4 mile, Leprechaun 1/2 mile, and (NEW) 13 & Under 5K WALK - NON-COMPETITIVE. Bad Wolf Bbq will be at Tri City Brewing Co., 4170 Shrestha Drive in Bay City for the St. Patty's Day weekend celebration. We will have our regular menu plus some smash burger specials and some St. Patrick's Day themed foods as well. St Patrick's Day in Downtown Bay City is amazing! Check out our friends at Tavern 101, Old City Hall or Drift for post-race food and libation. Dry Dock with be open or check out Coonan’s Irish Pub for libation. Hang around at one of the many restaurants, bars or shops until the St Patrick’s Day Parade comes along! Graphic courtesy of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Association The 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Marshal Liberty Starkweather Smith poses with 2025 Queen Katelyn Morris. Click here to read Route Bay City’s story about the history of the St. Patrick's Day Parade and races. Keep reading to learn more about this year's schedule of events. Join the 52nd Bay City St. Patrick's Day Races on March 15, 2025! Experience thrilling races in Bay City, MI. Register now for 5K and more! Bay City St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Bay City. If you’re in the tri-cities area and are looking for some fun, head to Bay City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. There will be plenty of Irish music, captivating floats and plenty of shamrocks to be seen. This event is friendly to those of all ages and is a great way to join in community 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. 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. For comprehensive race information and to register, please visit the Bay City St Patrick’s Day Races website by clicking on the Bad Wolf Bbq will be at Tri City Brewing Co., 4170 Shrestha Drive in Bay City for the St. Patty's Day weekend celebration. We will have our regular menu plus some smash burger specials and some St. Patrick's Day themed foods as well.
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