Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade
The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on the Sunday before St. Patrick's Day rolls down the lower section of Magazine Street and St. Charles Avenue. Marchers and riders in the parade will have plenty of green beads and doubloons to throw, along with the makings of Irish stew (minus the beef). So watch for onions, potatoes, heads of cabbage and carrots flying through the air. Tuxedo-clad marchers hand out paper flowers in exchange for a kiss on the hand or cheek. Make sure you wear something green – with so many parade-goers, the law of St. Paddy’s day attire is strictly enforced, so if you don’t follow it, you may just get pinched!
There is also a block party located at Annunciation Square, near Chippewa and Race streets. You’ll find plenty of Irish music and dancers, food from local restaurants, arts and crafts booths, wine and beer. Off-street parking is available. All proceeds go to benefit St. Michael’s Special School.
You can also check out a number of other block parties as well as special events at Irish pubs throughout the city.
St. Patrick's Day Events