The NYC Saint Patrick’s Day Parade was first held on March 17, 1762 by homesick Irish ex-patriots and soldiers serving with the British Army and stationed in the then-New York colony. New York City and the First St. Patrick’s Day Parade One of the earliest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America took place in Boston in 1737, when a group of Irish Protestants gathered to The biggest St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York took place in 2002, with an estimated 300,000 marchers and 3 million spectators. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place not in Ireland but in America. Records show that a St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 17, 1601 in the Spanish colony of St. Augustine This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 13 March 2025. Cultural and religious celebration on 17 March For other uses, see Saint Patrick's Day (disambiguation). Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick depicted in a stained-glass window at Saint Benin's Church, Ireland Official name Saint Patrick's Day Also called Feast of Saint Patrick Lá Fhéile The National St. Patrick’s Day Parade really is the centre of the world on St. Patrick’s Day – a genuinely bucket-list worthy adventure in Ireland’s capital city, which lies at the heart of the global celebration of our Irish culture, heritage and people. The Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a cherished annual tradition that brings the community together in a lively celebration of Irish heritage, unity, and pride. Since its founding in 1977, the parade has grown into one of the city's largest and most spirited parades, filling the streets of downtown Rochester with vibrant floats, marching bands, dance groups, and local organizations Céad Míle Fáilte -- A Hundred Thousand Welcomes -- from the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade tradition was born in New Haven on March 17, 1842, when about 90 members of the Hibernian Provident Society, a mutual aid organization formed the previous year, marched through the city streets behind a banner made especially for the occasion. The 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City will take place Monday, March 17 starting at 11 a.m. Published March 3, 2025 • Updated 4 hours ago BOOKMARKER Spectators of all ages – and even some furry friends – will line the streets to cheer on the 50th Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Parade. File photo by Arthur de Gaeta. The 50th Annual Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 1 p.m. at Prospect Park West and 15th Street before making its way through the heart of Park Slope. Parade starts at 10 AM. The City, in partnership with The Peterson Companies and rio, will host the 23 rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade at rio, located at Rio Boulevard and Grand Corner Avenue. Free parking will be available in three garages along Washingtonian Boulevard. Columbus' annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, organized by the Shamrock Club, will step off from St. Patrick Catholic Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., immediately following a 9:30 a.m. Mass on March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Day Block Party | Hear music from Dexter Neeld and Nathan Donaldson + grab a bite from The Traveling Kitchen and Chop It Like it’s Hot food trucks along Christy Street. Outlook Inn | This neighborhood dive is starting early at 11 a.m. with $1 Jell-O shots + POCO will be grilling up beer braised sausages, hot dogs If you like to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or simply like to celebrate, come join us in Scranton. Since 1962 the St. Patrick’s Parade Day Association of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania has conducted this nationally acclaimed parade the weekend before the feast of St. Patrick. On Friday, March 15, the Indy Public Safety Foundation will host a free tent party ahead of the Saint Patrick's Day parade from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on North Street. Join the City of Dublin for the 41st St. Patrick's Day Parade - Saturday, March 15. The 41st St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 15, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Organized by the Dublin Rotary Club, the parade will kick off at Dublin Boulevard and Amador Plaza Road, traveling east on Dublin Boulevard, north on Village Parkway, and west on Amador Valley Boulevard, ending near the The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Parade is the 2nd oldest Parade in the Country, topped only by the New York City Parade. The first documented St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade in Philadelphia was held in 1771, marking over 230 continuous years of celebrations. Due to inclement weather across the Tennessee Valley, the 2025 Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick's Day Parade has been canceled, according to the organizer's Facebook page. Céad Míle Fáilte -- A Hundred Thousand Welcomes -- from the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade tradition was born in New Haven on March 17, 1842, when about 90 members of the Hibernian Provident Society, a mutual aid organization formed the previous year, marched through the city streets behind a banner made especially for the occasion. The Dublin Lions Club will host the St. Patrick’s Day Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at Sells Middle School, 150 W. Bridge St. Take a Safe Ride to St. Patrick’s Festivities in Dublin. Enjoy a free Lyft ride on March 15 as part of the Safe Ride program, ensuring a fun and responsible celebration.
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