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Another of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the USA is the Cleveland Parade, which is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. The earliest record of a parade in the city was in 1842 and it included a banquet and a celebratory mass with St. Patrick’s Day prayers to mark the event. Below, we have outlined some of the most frequently asked questions from our readers and from online about the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the USA. In what South American country is the largest St Patrick’s Day parade held? The largest St Patrick’s Day parade in South America is held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cleveland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Ohio’s oldest and largest with approximately 10,000 participants in 125 units. Taking place on March 17, a parade route in downtown Cleveland starts The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the United States is now credited to St. Augustine. Records indicate that this Florida city had a St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1601 when it was a Spanish The second largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in North America is found in the historic, Southern town of Savannah, Georgia.In a city known for its rowdy festivals (and open-container policies—you can carry open cups of drinks on the street), St. Patrick’s Day is often cited as one of the city’s biggest and boldest parties. The holiday is celebrated in many parts of the world, but one of the locations that observes it the most is the United States and the parades reflect that. According to Irish Road Trip, here is where the eight largest St. Patrick’s Day parades are located across the U.S.A. The first recorded St. Patrick's Day parade in Pittsburgh dates back to 1869. Traditionally, parade day begins with a mass held at Old St. Patrick’s Church in the Strip District, while thousands take to South Side and North Shore gathering spots following the conclusion of the 3.5-hour event. Said to be California's largest such event, the 173rd edition of the San Francisco's St. Patrick's Day Parade is scheduled to start on Saturday, March 15 at 11:30 a.m. The parade starts at the When it comes to iconic St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, New York City takes center stage. NYC’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the largest in the world. Annually held on March 17th, thousands of parade entries high step up Fifth Avenue, including United States Veterans, local community groups, and spirited bagpipers. With more than 500,000 visitors annually, Cleveland’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration is one of the largest in the country. The city has honored the fifth century missionary for nearly 200 years Other festivities during New London's weeklong St. Patrick's Day celebration include Irish caroling, live Celtic music and Wisconsin's largest Saint Patrick's Day Parade. Next: Chicago 6 / 14 To find the US cities with the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parades, 24/7 Tempo consulted parade organizations in cities that typically have a significant Irish-American population, various travel When people think of St. Patrick’s Day parades in the United States, places like New York City, Boston, or Chicago usually come to mind. And while New York City has the largest and oldest St With a reputed 200,000 Irish-Americans living in The Windy City, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Chicago serves up a heck of a St. Patrick's Day parade.First held way back in 1843, nowadays the event, which will kick off on Saturday, March 15 at 12:00 p.m., is said to draw hundreds of thousands of spectators. You can still catch the world’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parade live starting at 8:30 a.m. (ET), courtesy of Tourism Ireland! The live feed will be available here on the day of the parade. The annual Chicago River dyeing is one of the most unique St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world. Typically held the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day (the same day as the downtown parade), this bucket-list event is a beloved tradition that dates back over half a century. The green river dyeing starts at 10 a.m. St. Patrick’s Day Parade When people think of St. Patrick’s Day parades in the United States, places like New York City, Boston, or Chicago usually come to mind. And while New York City has the largest and oldest St An Irish population in this cluster of Midwestern cities hosts an St. Patrick's Day parade. It is "the only bi-state St. Patrick's Day Parade in the USA", according to the St. Patrick's Day Society of the Quad Cities, [110] crossing the Centennial Bridge from Rock Island, Illinois into Davenport, Iowa. Being so close to Chicago, this parade Over time, this celebration has spread across the globe, with many cities hosting their own unique festivities. Here are 24 of the largest cities where Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated in grand style. 24 Cities With Largest Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration in 2025. New York City, USA; Dublin, Ireland; Boston, USA; Chicago, USA; London, UK
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