Parades
The step-off point of the parade is at the intersection of Route 28 and Long Pond Road. It extends two miles, through downtown Yarmouth, and ends at Higgins Crowell Road.
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…
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.
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). abingtonstpatricksdayparade.org | facebook
The 2026 Manchester Parade is cancelled. 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 in Dublin, Ireland is held annually on March 17th beginning at Noon. Here is a map of this year’s parade route. The parade is the centerpiece of the city’s St. Patrick’s Festivals from March 14-17, which is hailed as the largest celebration of Irish Culture and Heritage in the world.
Starts: Broadway MBTA Stop, South Boston 617-268-7955 Route Information here. The parade begins on West Broadway (easterly) and ends at Dorchester Avenue.
Starts: Park Avenue 508 753-7197 The parade begins at Mill Street and Park Avenue at noon and ends at Highland Street.
Starts: City Hall, Newport, RI 401-846-5081 Find your best green attire and join in the revelry! The longest running Saint Patrick’s Day parade in New England kicks off at 11 a.m. from Newport City Hall.
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.
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.
The 44th Pawtucket parades starts at the corner of Division Street and South Bend near Agnes Little School. facebook.com
Visitors to Central Massachusetts can think green when they come to this beautiful region this spring. The St. Patrick’s Day festivities each March bring out 40 shades of green as the city celebrates its Irish community with vibrant cultural celebrations. And the coming of spring brings a verdant splendor to the region’s 32 cities and…
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). abingtonstpatricksdayparade.org | facebook
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.
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…
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!
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.
Starts: Broadway MBTA Stop, South Boston 617-268-7955 Route Information here. The parade begins on West Broadway (easterly) and ends at Dorchester Avenue.
Starts: Park Avenue 508 753-7197 The parade begins at Mill Street and Park Avenue at noon and ends at Highland Street.
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.
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…
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.
Full details coming soon. 18 Years of Parades! Read editorial here.
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