The first documented St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade in Philadelphia was held in 1771, marking over 230 continuous years of celebrations. Each year the St. Patrick's Day Observance Association hosts the parade on the Sunday prior to St. Patrick's Day unless March 17th falls on Sunday. When March 17th falls on a Sunday, the parade is held The 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard, march north on 16th to the Ben Franklin Parkway and then end in front of the Art Irish culture will be on full display along the Ben Franklin Parkway at the 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16. The parade, starting at 11 a.m., is marching from 16th Street At 11 a.m. on March 16, 2025, Philadelphia's St. Patrick's Day Parade will follow a new path, ending at the famous Rocky steps of the Art Museum. Moving away from tradition, the parade will start at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard. The museum's East Apron will become a performance area where dancer The Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which dates back more than 250 years, will take place Sunday, March 16, drawing thousands of spectators — and bringing with it road closures, parking The performance area and main grandstands will be located at the Philadelphia Museum of Art East Apron. Map of the parade route is provided below. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be broadcast live on CW Philly 57 from noon to 3 p.m. and will also stream live from noon to 3 p.m. on CBS News Philadelphia. You can catch an encore of the The Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held rain or shine. Text ReadyPhila to 888-777 for free text alerts from the City to get weather, transit, event details, and public safety updates. For more information on Philadelphia’s 2025 St. Patrick’s Day parade, visit phillyparade.com. The 255th Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 16th & JFK, goes left on 16th Street, left on Benjamin Franklin Parkway. There will be stands in front of the Art Museum and TV coverage on Philly 57 from noon – 3 pm. February 17, 2025 St. Patrick's Day parade adopts service theme for March 16 event in Center City The 2025 procession featuring step dancers and musicians will depart from JFK Boulevard and 16th Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025 On Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM, the Commemorative Parade Mass is in Saint Patrick’s Church at 20th and Locust Streets in Center City. Prior to the Mass, the Procession of the Grand Marshal, Ring of Honor and the Board Members will be led by the Emerald Society Pipe Band. The first documented St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade in Philadelphia was held in 1771, marking over 230 continuous years of celebrations. Each year the St. Patrick's Day Observance Association hosts the parade on the Sunday prior to St. Patrick's Day unless March 17th falls on Sunday. When March 17th falls on a Sunday, the parade is held Philly's 2025 St. Patrick's Day parade will be held in Center City on Sunday, March 16. Here's what you need to know about the parade, road closures and parking. The Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which dates back more than 250 years, will take place Sunday, March 16, drawing thousands of spectators — and bringing with it road closures, parking restrictions, and transit detours. What began as a religious feast and service honoring St. Patrick Here’s your county-by-county guide to the best St. Patrick’s Day events near you in 2025! 🍀 Philadelphia – The Heart of the Action. Philly goes all out for St. Patrick’s Day with parades, bar crawls, and historic pubs celebrating Irish culture. 1️⃣ Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Sunday, March 16, 2025 Center City & Old The 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard, march north on 16th to the Ben Franklin Parkway and then end in front of the Art At 11 a.m. on March 16, 2025, Philadelphia's St. Patrick's Day Parade will follow a new path, ending at the famous Rocky steps of the Art Museum. Moving away from tradition, the parade will start at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard. The museum's East Apron will become a performance area where dancer At 11 a.m. on March 16, 2025, Philadelphia's St. Patrick's Day Parade will follow a new path, ending at the famous Rocky steps of the Art Museum. Moving away from tradition, the parade will start at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard. The museum's East Apron will become a performance area where dancer At 11 a.m. on March 16, 2025, Philadelphia's St. Patrick's Day Parade will follow a new path, ending at the famous Rocky steps of the Art Museum. Moving away from tradition, the parade will start at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard. The museum's East Apron will become a performance area where dancer The first documented St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade in Philadelphia was held in 1771, marking over 230 continuous years of celebrations. Each year the St. Patrick's Day Observance Association hosts the parade on the Sunday prior to St. Patrick's Day unless March 17th falls on Sunday. When March 17th falls on a Sunday, the parade is held
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