Parade Day: Saturday, March 15, 2025 . Welcome To The Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Club. The Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Committee was organized in the Irish Channel in 1947. The current president of the organization is Richard (Dick) Burke, Jr. (son and nephew of two of the organizers; Dick and Paul Burke). About the Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade The parade begins on the corner of Felicity and Magazine streets around 1:00 PM (or a little earlier, depending on when mass ends). Floats, marching bands, and revelers dressed in green parade up Jackson Avenue, turning onto St. Charles Avenue, Louisiana Avenue, and back onto Magazine Street. The route is subject to change. Watch out for Parade Schedule. Our annual St. Patrick’s Day Parades are considered another opportunity for family and friends to get together and enjoy a day outdoors. It seems as if the entire city is on the street with picnic baskets, umbrellas, and their recreational vehicles – enjoying one of the biggest street parties of the year! After all, it’s New Orleans, and we love to parade! Our annual St. Patrick’s Day Parades are considered another opportunity for family and friends to get together and enjoy a day outdoors. It seems as if the entire city is on the street with picnic baskets, umbrellas, and their recreational vehicles – enjoying one of the biggest street Zoom in: The Irish Channel club says they'll still have Mass at 11:45am Saturday at St. Mary's Assumption Church. And, they'll host a block party from 10am to 5pm Monday at Annunciation Square. Zoom out: Covington also rescheduled its St. Patrick's Day parade, as did Krewe du Pooch in Mandeville. Both will roll on Sunday now. The 77th annual Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade rolls in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Staff photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune) Irish Channel Parade (POSTPONED due to weathernew Date TBD) 1:00 p.m. Starts on Magazine & Felicity March 16, 2025 NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade organizers have postponed Saturday’s event due to severe weather. Organizers say they are actively working on rescheduling. The Celebrate St. Patrick's Day New Orleans Style with the annual Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade! The Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade is a cherished New Orleans tradition, celebrating Irish heritage since 1947. In 2025, the festivities are scheduled as follows: 1) Practice March. Date & Time: Friday, March 7, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to "St. Patrick's Day isn't just one day in New Orleans; here, it's turned it into a multi-week celebration with parades, block parties and plenty of corned beef and cabbage." "Irish History in New Orleans" "New Orleans is known for its French influence and Spanish culture, but the Irish have left their thumbprint on the city too. Coming to New Orleans for St. Patrick’s Day? Irish Channel Parade (POSTPONED due to weathernew Date TBD) 1:00 p.m. Starts on Magazine & Felicity A little girl hugs a member of the Irish Channel Corner Club after he gave her a flower during the 77th annual Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. "St. Patrick's Day isn't just one day in New Orleans; here, it's turned it into a multi-week celebration with parades, block parties and plenty of corned beef and cabbage." "Irish History in New Orleans" "New Orleans is known for its French influence and Spanish culture, but the Irish have left their thumbprint on the city too. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day New Orleans Style with the annual Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade! The Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade is a cherished New Orleans tradition, celebrating Irish heritage since 1947. In 2025, the festivities are scheduled as follows: 1) Practice March. Date & Time: Friday, March 7, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to The Irish Channel parade is slated to roll at 1pm Saturday, while the Metairie Road parade will roll at noon Sunday. The Krewe of Argus parade, which was canceled due to bad weather on Mardi Gras Day, will roll ahead of the Old Metairie parade at 10am Sunday. Downtown Irish Club St. Patrick's Day Parade We will begin the parade at Washington Park. We will have a pre-party at the Marigny Brassiere (corner of Frenchmen St and Royal St) beginning at 4PM. Live music will be provided by "Catie B. & The Hand Me Downs". Route is same as last year and most of the Pub Stops as well. Parade will be permitted for 4 hours. But we will target to finish in 3 Photo Credit: Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade via Facebook Tips for Navigating New Orleans St Patrick Day Parades. First and foremost, arriving early can make all the difference. Whether you’re planning to catch the Irish Channel Parade or the Downtown Irish Club Parade, showing up ahead of time will secure you a prime viewing spot. A popular New Orleans St. Patrick's Day parade has been canceled for this weekend due to the threat of severe weather. According to organizers with the Irish Channel parade, the risk of rain and NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade organizers have postponed Saturday’s event due to severe weather. Organizers say they are actively working on rescheduling. The Revelers dress for the occasion as the 77th annual Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade rolls in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Staff photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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