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 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 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 What is the 2025 St. Patrick's Day parade route? The parade -- marshaled by Paddy Rooney -- kicks off at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard. (The staging area runs along JFK from 16th to 20th streets.) A replay of the parade will be aired on St. Patrick’s Day beginning at noon on Philly57 and the CBS Philadelphia stream. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a “rain or shine” event. Traffic delays can be expected during the course of the event. Motorists are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes. Road closures, parking 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. 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 Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be on Sunday March 16, 2025. MEETINGS ARE AT: The Irish Cente r 6815 Emlen St. Philadelphia PA 19119. www.theirishcenter.org . 2025 Parade Marching Groups Meetings (8:00 pm) Thursday, Jan. 16th, 2025 Thursday, Feb. 20th, 2025. Parade Board Members Only Meetings: Thursday, Oct. 10th, 2024 7:00 PM February 17, 2025 St. Patrick's Day parade adopts service theme for March 16 event in Center City The 2025 procession featuring step dancers and musicians will depart from JFK Boulevard and 16th 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 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 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 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. 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 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. The York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is pleased to announce WGAL News 8 as its media partner for 2025. MichAEL fuLLER and Lori Burkholder will serve as co-masters of ceremonies for the York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on March 15, 2025. Michael Fuller co-anchors WGAL News at 4 p.m. and reports for the 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. SPD 2025: First Responder Appreciation at Wicked Wolf Philadelphia. Sunday, March 16th | 2-4 PM. After marching or celebrating at the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade, head over to Wicked Wolf Philly for a well-earned celebration. We’re honoring police, fire, and first responders with a free draft open bar from 2-4 PM as a thank-you
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