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Because you are a valued partner in your student’s education at The University of Scranton, I write to share important information about the City of Scranton’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and information regarding the University’s Spring Break closing schedule. Scranton’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is steeped in tradition dating back to The Saint Patrick's Parade steps off at 11:45 a.m. at the corner of Mulberry Street and Wyoming Avenue in Scranton. Related Articles Getting set for St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Scranton 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. Hunter's Jersey Day helps local athletes. University of Scranton students enjoy rare on-campus St. Patrick's festivities and hundreds of thousands of visitors gear up for St. Patrick’s Every March, Downtown Scranton transforms into a sea of green as the city comes alive for the annual St. Patrick’s Parade!Whether you’re a lifelong local or visiting for the first time, experiencing parade day in Scranton is an absolute must. SCRANTON, Pa. — On Saturday Scranton will showcase its Irish pride once again. People will fill the streets for the 64th Annual Scranton St. Patrick's Parade. This year's parade will feature 130 SCRANTON — The smell of falafel mingled with the sounds of bag pipes, cheers, honking horns and noisemakers, and those who missed the 64th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Scranton are sure University of Scranton students enjoy rare on-campus St. Patrick's festivities 1 hours ago — As the city of Scranton transforms into a sea of green, a sea of students is still on campus at the University of Scranton—an unusual sight ahead of Parade Day. ireland, local events, scranton, st. patrick's day, university of scranton, weinberg memorial library As every Scrantonian knows, the big excitement in town this weekend is Parade Day . Whether you’re planning to watch the parade or stay home and avoid the crowds, it’s also a nice weekend to reflect on St. Patrick and the history and Saint Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17th, is a tribute to Irish culture and the legacy of Saint Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint. Across Pennsylvania, cities and towns come alive with vibrant parades, spirited bar crawls, and thrilling events that embody the Irish spirit. Don your green and plan an early spring trip to enjoy these unforgettable free parades and celebrations this month 63rd Scranton St. Patrick Parade SCRANTON, PA Saturday March 8th, 2025 OFFICIAL LINE OF MARCH. PARADE ASSOC. 2025 PRESIDENT: Atty. Thomas J. Gilbride. Notes: Parade dedicated in the memory of Thomas J. Cawley and William J. “Billy” Healey The St. Patrick's Parade Day in Scranton or Parade Day is one of the largest Saint Patrick's Day parades in the United States. [1] [2] [3] It is held in Scranton, Pennsylvania every year on the Saturday of the weekend before St. Patrick's Day - even if St Patrick's day falls on a Saturday or Sunday. For Example, in 2013, St. Patrick's Day was SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Saint Patrick's Parade kicks off Saturday, March 8. Here is what you need to know if you plan to attend parade day. One of Scranton's biggest events is the St. Patrick's Day Parade, which draws more than 12,000 participants. Begun in 1962, it's now one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the nation! La Festa Italiana Scranton Ice Festival St. Patrick's Day Parade Discover NEPA - Fairs and Festivals Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau A portion of this article was originally placed in the print issue of Flyer News under the title: “University Officials Respond To St. Paddy’s Day Celebration.” This online edition adds to the in-depth account to the University’s response, what occurred and contains video and images (one graphic) to highlight the events of the holiday. SCRANTON — The smell of falafel mingled with the sounds of bag pipes, cheers, honking horns and noisemakers, and those who missed the 64th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Scranton are sure BALTIMORE, MD -- The University of Scranton women's swimming & diving team holds a 147 point lead following the second day of action at the Landmark Conference Championships on Friday. Standings (Through Event 15) University of Scranton - 388; Catholic University of America - 241; Drew University - 192; Susquehanna University - 143 Downtown Scranton sets the stage with the iconic Scranton St. Patrick's Parade, kicking the festivities. Explore our comprehensive list of Saint Patrick's Day events happening before, during, and after Parade Day Weekend! Experience the excitement of Parade Day weekend and St. Patrick's Day while savoring delicious local food and drinks. Standing are Donald Boomgarden, Ph.D, provost/senior vice president for academic affairs at the University, and, representing the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Lackawanna County, are William Pryle, historian, Thomas P. Cummings, Sr., past president and scholarship committee member, and Patrick Sheridan, chairman of the scholarship committee Born and raised in Scranton, PA, I’m no stranger to crazy, drunken St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Scranton’s parade day is rank as one of the top in the country and it’s not hard to see why. The whole town floods with people from all over and the houses near the University of Scranton becomes huge mosh pits of stumbling rowdy college kids.
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