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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 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. 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 A Rich History of Irish Heritage in Houston. The Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade is deeply rooted in the city's history, dating back to the 1880s, when early parades were held in “Irish Town”, a neighborhood near St. Patrick’s Church on Harrisburg Boulevard. Houston St. Patrick's Day Parade. 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. 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 The Houston St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at POST Houston, 401 Franklin St. Houston-area residents of all ages are invited to attend this free event at POST Houston, a St. Paddy’s Day Parade – Join 50501 Houston (Peaceful & family-friendly) Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 09:00 am The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park Free This event is free and open to the public of all ages. Houston's St. Patrick's Day Parade is rooted firmly in the city's heritage. The first parades date back to the 1880's when the parade started in "Irish Town" by old St. Patrick's Church. Flags, bands and marchers would march to Market Square for a day of fun, games, music, food and drink. Spectate one of the largest parades in the U.S. at the annual Houston St. Patrick's Parade. Every year over 100 Irish-themed entries take part in the parade to bring some St. Patrick's Day cheer to Houston. Awards and after-party in Market Square after the Parade. Houston St Patrick's Day Parade 2025 happening at Downtown Houston, 410 Baby St, Houston, United States on Sat Mar 15 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm 1001 California 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. Mrs. Kearns was the first woman to become Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Houston St. Patrick’s Parade Commission is dedicated to restoring the Houston parade back to its original glory. For Parade Information Contact: Janelle Kearns or call/text 713-822-5784. Downtown Houston St. Patrick's Day Parade (March 15, 2025) With about a hundred marching units, the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Houston is recognized among the largest parades throughout the state. 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 POST Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration. Enjoy a full day of gold at POST Houston for St. Patrick’s Day. A parade will begin and end at POSt along with games, food, Irish performers, a market, and more! The event is free and open to the public. When: March 16, from 12 to 4 p.m. Where: POST Houston. Cost: Free The FM 1960 Saint Patrick’s Parade began in 1975 as a pub crawl along FM 1960. Over the years, it has grown into one of the largest St. Paddy’s Parades in Texas drawing tens of thousands of spectators. In the beginning, the parade raised money for Cypress Creek EMS, the non-profit 9-1-1 responder that provides The Annual Houston St. Patrick’s Parade. Growing up, my go-to St. Patrick’s Day parade in Houston was always the one on FM 1960. People would come from near and far to enjoy the FM 1960 St. Patricks Day Parade; however, it’s been cancelled every year since 2021. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Post Houston | No Cover – Stop by the Downtown favorite before or after the parade and enjoy a day full of activities celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, with games, food, Irish performances, an indoor curated market, a photo booth by FotoLab, live bands, and more. 11am to 8pm. Wishing you a pot of gold this St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ Come enjoy a day full of activities at POST to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. 701 Avenida de las Americas
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