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Delray Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival . The annual Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a tradition that began in 1968 with a local Irishman and pub owner named Maury Power who, legend has it, took a stroll down Atlantic Avenue with his shillelagh and a green pig that sparked the annual parade. Even though 1968 was the beginning of the St. Patrick's day parade, history tells us that it was really born in 1970 with 6 float entries and $500 raised for charity. Delray Beach St. Patrick's Day parade founder Maury Power and Dennis Gallagher, carrying the legendary green pig Pork Chop. The City of Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival has proudly enjoyed a 55-year history and provides fun filled entertainment for all ages and backgrounds. The Parade features over 70 entries features fire departments from around the world, United States Veterans, Pipes and Drums, floats, schools, businesses, and more. BELOW: Kevin and Mary McCarty ride in the parade, also in 1988. Photo provided. Manager of Delray gala says it’s his last. By Mary Thurwachter. This is the time of year when fans of the Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade give a tip of the derby to Maury Power, the Irish saloonkeeper who founded the legendary procession in 1968. St. Patrick's Day Parade in Delray Beach, Florida. It was back in 1968 when a green pig and Maury Power paraded down Atlantic Avenue – starting a tradition that is still celebrated 50-some years later! That tradition is our famous St. Patrick’s Day parade in Delray Beach, Florida! The Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is a proud winner of the Florida Festival and Events Association SunSational Awards: Second place for Best Website, and third place for Best Banners/Street Pole Banners. Pipe dreams: The Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade, now in its 55th year and one of the region’s best Irish celebrations, returns to Atlantic Avenue at noon Saturday with an extraordinary After the parade, join the City of Delray Beach S.t Patrick's Day Festival, Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, Fl. 33444, from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Both the parade and festival are FREE. The festival will host live music, food trucks, food booths, vendors, merchandise, games, pipes and drums and so much more! Live performances by: TBD The City of Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival has proudly enjoyed a 54-year history and provides fun filled entertainment for all ages and backgrounds. The Parade features over 70 entries features fire departments from around the world, United States Veterans, Pipes and Drums, floats, schools, businesses, and more. When: March 16, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Where: Atlantic Avenue, Downtown Delray Beach Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival 2024 Since 1968, the Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been Florida’s premiere parade. Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Parade Parade: 12 pm – 2 pm Atlantic Ave. from the intracoastal bridge to NW 5th Ave The City of Delray Beach St. Patrick (Above) 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade Route. The 55th Annual Delray Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival . The Festival is kicked off each year with a parade, replete with exciting displays, Irish music, dancing, and local heroes. Sal Aprile, Orlando, waits for the parade to start at the annual St. Patrick's Day parade on March 16, 2024, in Delray Beach, Fla. Aprile has been making the trip for seven years to partake in the Sal Aprile, Orlando, waits for the parade to start at the annual St. Patrick's Day parade on March 16, 2024, in Delray Beach, Fla. Aprile has been making the trip for seven years to partake in the After the parade, you can attend the City of Delray Beach St Patrick’s Day Festival at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL. 33444, from 1 pm to 5 pm. Both the parade and festival are free. The festival will host live music, food trucks, food booths, vendors, merchandise, games, pipes, and drums, and so much more! Delray Beach. The Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band will travel from Ireland to take part in the 55th annual Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade starting at noon Saturday, March 15. The route The City of Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival has proudly enjoyed a 52-year history and provides fun filled entertainment for all ages and Sal Aprile, Orlando, waits for the parade to start at the annual St. Patrick's Day parade on March 16, 2024, in Delray Beach, Fla. Aprile has been making the trip for seven years to partake in the 1 review of St. Patrick’s Day Festival And Parade "It's time to paint the town green for the 53rd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival. The parade take place at noon and runs west along Atlantic Avenue from the Intracoastal to NW 5th Ave. Delray Beach. The Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band will travel from Ireland to take part in the 55th annual Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade starting at noon Saturday, March 15. The route Parade Sponsorships Needed. The Delray Beach St. Patricks Day Parade is run by an all volunteer staff, that has to procure the necessary funding to pay ALL city costs incurred to manage the parade safely and restore the parade street in the pre-parade condition that we found it. This is a high profile / huge exposure event.
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