St. Patrick's Day Parades

Who doesn't love a parade? Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with vibrant parades filled with Irish music, dazzling floats, and festive spirit! Check out our list of the best St. Patrick’s Day parades near you and join the fun!

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2025 Parade Listing

Mar

01

2025 Pawtucket St. Patrick’s Day Parade

12:00 pm

The 42nd Pawtucket parades starts at the corner of Division Street and South Bend near Agnes Little School. Congrats to this year’s Grand Marshal Steve Scarpetti, a DJ with 94HJY.

People marching in Pawtucket Rhode Island Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Mar

08

2025 Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Day Parade

11:00 am

Full details coming soon.

18 Years of Parades!

Read editorial here.

Woman playing bagpipes

Mar

08

2025 Providence St. Patrick’s Day Parade

12:00 pm

Starts: Parade starts at Smith and Rosebank Streets and ends at the Rhode Island State House.
Parade Kicks off at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

People in kilts marching in Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Providence Rhode Island.

Mar

15

2025 Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade

11:00 am

Rain or Shine
Starts: City Hall, Newport, RI
401-846-5081

Find your best green attire, watch for leprechauns, and join in the revelry to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Newport! Get your Green on and experience the fun and excitement of the longest running Saint Patrick’s Day parade in New England. The celebration kicks off promptly at 11 a.m. from Newport City Hall, Newport.

People in kilts marching in Newport Rhode Island Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Mar

16

2025 Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade

11:30 am

Starts: Broadway MBTA Stop, South Boston
617-268-7955
Route Information here.
The parade begins on West Broadway (easterly) and ends at Dorchester Avenue.

Police marching in Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Mar

16

2025 Worcester St. Patrick’s Day Parade

12:00 pm

Starts: Park Avenue
508 753-7197

The parade begins at Mill Street and Park Avenue at noon and ends at Highland Street.

Mar

16

2025 Abington St. Patrick’s Day Parade

1:00 pm

Starts: St. Patrick’s Square, Abington Center at 1:00 pm.
781 878-1570 or 781-878-7785
Parade begins at Abington Center (corner of Orange & Washington St., i.e., St. Patrick’s Square).
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Mar

16

2025 Scituate St. Patrick’s Day Parade

1:00 pm

Starts: Gate Middle School, First Parish Rd.
781 545-6671
The parade runs from the old Gate’s Middle School on First Parish Rd. through downtown Front St. Scituate Harbor and ends at 44 Jericho Rd. It is now considered the largest St. Patrick’s parade on the South Shore.

Men dressed in colonial outfits with muskets ready for parade

Mar

16

2025 New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade

1:30 pm

Starts: Park Avenue
508 753-7197

The parade begins on Chapel Street at Sherman Avenue, and continues on Chapel Street toward the Green. The route turns left onto Church Street, down to Elm Street, and disburses by Orange Street.

Men in kilts marching in New Haven Connecticut in Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Mar

17

2025 Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade

12:00 pm

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is held annually on March 17th beginning at Noon.
St. Patrick’s Festivals, the largest celebration of Irish Culture and Heritage in the world, returns from March 14 – 17, 2025!

Little girl in vibrant colored outfit marching in parade

Mar

23

2025 Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade

11:10 am

Starts: Downtown Holyoke.
413 533-1700
Race Headquarters: 143 Maple St (100 Yards in front of Start Line)
The parade begins at Kmart Plaza on Rt. 5 (Northampton Street) and ends on High Street. Road closures typically begin 1 hour hour prior to kick off. The parade is 2.65 miles long and can take up to 3 hours.

2025 Awards:

Grand Marshal Award | John F. Kennedy Award | Citizenship Award | Ambassador Award | Thomas F. Rowan Award | George E. O’Connell Award | Daniel J. Gallivan Award | Float 2024 Award | Music 2024 Award.

Read about the Holyoke Parade and all the events leading up to the big day!

Horse drawn carriage on street for parade

Mar

30

2025 Manchester St. Patrick’s Day Parade

12:00 pm

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at noon on Elm Street at the intersection with Salmon and continues south along Elm Street.The St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at noon on Elm Street at the intersection with Salmon and continues south along Elm Street.

Marching band playing wind instruments in parade

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