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Houston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade dates back to the 1880's when the parade (always on St. Patrick's Day) started in "Irish Town" by old St. Patrick's Church, which was located on Harrisburg. Flags, bands and marchers would march to Market Square for a day of fun, games, music, food and drink. The two-hour parade presented by the Houston St. Patrick's Parade Commission has historically been one of the largest in the United States and features an awards presentation and after-party in Market Square following the main event. See additional information below or visit: Houston St. Patrick's Parade Our history is a grand one and if you would like to personally support the parade and be a part of the year-round socials and meetings, please become a member of our Irish 100 Club. The Houston St. Patrick’s Parade is presented by the Houston St. Patrick’s Parade Commission. Parade Coordinator: Janelle Kearns to get you parked for the Parade: • Please, no parking on the Parade Route streets. • Suggested parking is at Post HTx. Awards and after-party will be there! • If you will be parking inside the Parade Route, please be sure to get there by 11:00am some access will be cut off after 11:00am. MARCH 15, 2025. Those hoping to find a pot of gold this St. Patrick’s Day should look no further than POST Houston! While the annual parade takes place in Downtown, Post Houston will transform their venue into a friendly-family festival with games, food, Irish performances, an outdoor market, a live band, a scavenger hunt, and more. If you would like to volunteer on the day of the parade, please email [email protected] to sign up and click here for more information about volunteering on the day of the parade. We produce the parade by accepting donations in the forms of Sponsorship, The Irish 100 Club, entries into the Parade and participation in the Cook-off. However, if Houston’s 64th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade is set to take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM, filling the streets of Downtown Houston with a vibrant celebration of Irish heritage. This long-standing Houston tradition, which welcomes participants and spectators from all backgrounds, will feature decorated floats, Irish dancers St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Downtown Houston) A free event showcasing floats, dancers, marching bands, and Irish music. Location: Typically begins at Allen Parkway; Time: Usually late morning to early afternoon. St. Patrick’s Route in Houston; Lucky’s Pub Block Party 64th Annual Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Houston | FREE – All ages can get in the spirt as the annual parade marches through the streets of Downtown, on a route winding around the streets around the City Hall complex. Noon to 4pm. Wishing you a pot of gold this St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ Come enjoy a day full activities including the St. Patrick's Day parade, which will begin and end at POST with an Award Ceremony. We'll have games, food, Irish performances, an outdoor market, a live band, and more. This event is free and open to the public of all ages. The 64th Annual Houston St. Patrick's Parade takes off from POST St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Monday this year, but most of the events will be held the Saturday prior, which is March 15. From live music and pub crawls to the city’s annual parade, Houston The Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade is part of Houston’s history dating back to the 1880s when the parade began at St. Patrick’s Church in “Irish Town.” The parade marched to Market Square for games, music, and food with lots of flags, bands, and marchers. The FM 1960 Saint Patrick’s Parade is a 3.1-mile parade that features more than 100 elements including floats, fire trucks, police vehicles, rescue boats, high profile flood vehicles, horses If you’re an Houston local or a tourist this parade will provide an unforgettable experience brimming with vibrant entertainment, colourful parades, and lots of entertainment for all ages. What to Expect at the Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade is an epic celebration that occurs every year in downtown From Spring Break to St. Patrick's Day Weekend and beyond, March is packed with activities for kids, indoors and outside. Don’t miss our favorite free and fun things to do in Houston with kids The 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal is Jack Law, Vice President of Brand Development for Faust Distributing Company. Jack and his wife, Ann, are residents of Kingwood and have participated in many Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parades, Irish Stew Cook-offs and various other events and activities promoting Irish heritage. Houston St. Patrick's Day Events. Of course, Houston has a St. Patrick’s Day parade but there are also other events, such as festivals, block parties, dances, public parties and pub crawls. Events Held in March. ALL SAINTS Block Party - also has restrooms, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food) 5317 Washington Ave., Houston, TX 77007. Celebrate the luck of the Irish at the 62nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, now with a new route in Historic Market Square. The fun continues Market Square Park with food, games, and live music
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