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Irish pride and spirit run deep in this town, and it shows each year – lining the streets of downtown St. Paul with Irish and non-Irish alike. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is traditionally held on March 17th unless it falls on a Holy Day or a Sunday. Our association has been sponsoring the parade since 1967. Since 1967, the St. Patrick’s Association has been the organization behind the greatest Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in the nation, hosted in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Not only does our 100% volunteer group sponsor and coordinate the parade each year, but we also strive to donate at least $10,000 annually to local charities. The 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade is presented by the Saint Patrick's Association. This association has been sponsoring the parade since 1967. This long-standing tradition celebrates Saint Paul's Irish heritage and the many Irish clans that still reside in the area today. Join the community to paint the town green! St Patrick’s Day is traditionally a time for the Irish in St Paul to show their pride. The parade route starts at Rice Park (5th St & Market St) and ends near Mears Park (5th St & Sibley St), traveling along 5th Street. FIND MORE St Patrick’s Day events in the Twin Cities area for families to celebrate together. More information Since the parade began in 1967, it has been tradition that if St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) falls on a holy day or Sunday, the parade is held the day before. The parade will be the same as last year, starting at Rice Park (5th St & Market St) and ending near Mears Park (5th St & Sibley St), traveling along 5th Street. The past place to park is What is the parade route? We expect the 2025 parade to be the same as last year, starting at Rice Park (5th St & Market St) and ending near Mears Park (5th St & Sibley St), traveling along 5th Street. Where is the best place to park? We recommend parking in lots & ramps along Kellogg and north of 6th St E. Join us downtown St. Paul on Saturday, March 16th, 2024, starting at noon for the greatest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the nation! The parade will begin at Rice Park, travel down 5th St. E, and end at Mears Park. Learn more about the parade, like where to park and why it is on the 16th this year, on our FAQ page. Todd Hurley, who is serving as Mr. Pat or the “king figure” of the 2025 St. Paul St. Patrick’s Day parade, wears green shoes in downtown St. Paul on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Greatest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the nation! Join us on Monday, March 17, 2025, starting at noon for one of St. Paul’s favorite traditions, The St. Patrick's Day Parade! The parade will begin at Rice Park and end at Mears Park, the original route walked in 1967. Since 1967, the St. Patrick’s Association has been the organization behind the greatest Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in the And here are two big St. Patrick's Day events that are set to take place in St. Paul on March 17, 2025, according to the St. Patrick's Day Association: St. Paul St. Patrick's Day Parade. Date & Time: Monday, March 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM; Route: Starts at Rice Park (5th St & Market St) and proceeds along 5th Street, ending near Mears Park (5th St
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