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The New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the biggest in the world, drawing over two million spectators annually. Dating back to 1762, it features thousands of participants, including marching bands, military groups, and Irish cultural organizations. But for rousing, family-friendly fun on March 17 (or thereabouts), it's darn hard to top a St. Paddy's Day parade. The very first parade anywhere to honor the history of St. Patrick was held in St. Augustine, Florida, way back in 1601. It's true, Ireland's inhabitants didn't initiate St. Patrick's Day parades! Get ready to patty hard in the City of Brotherly Love on Sunday, March 10, when one of the country's oldest St. Patrick's Day parades returns. For more than 250 years, Philly has been presenting the epic cavalcade that these days includes more than 20,000 participants, including 200 groups. The 57th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is back in downtown Minneapolis on March 17, 2025, beginning at 6 PM. The parade will start at 6th St and Nicollet Mall and will conclude at 12th St and Nicollet Mall. Wear your green and get ready for some St. Patrick's Day fun! New York: Bagpipers pass St. Patrick's Cathedral during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2019. New York's parade dates back to 1762. New York's parade dates back to 1762. Johannes The end of winter means donning green clothing, chasing elusive rainbows, and attending St. Patrick’s Day festivals! Every March, cities across the United States host annual events that combine Irish traditions and excitement for the whole family. From grand parade routes filled with colorful floats, fire engines, community groups, and antique cars to famous Irish pubs pouring gl The NYC Saint Patrick’s Day Parade was first held on March 17, 1762 by homesick Irish ex-patriots and soldiers serving with the British Army and stationed in the then-New York colony. St. Patrick’s Day events in St. Charles, MO begin on March 15, 2025 at the annual Defiance St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Historic Missouri Wine Country. Kick off the fun at the 5K Run at 10 AM on the scenic Katy Trail, then stick around for the St. Patrick’s Day parade at 12 PM featuring festive floats, groups, and more. 55th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Minneapolis will celebrate with both a St. Patrick’s Day Grand Parade within its downtown and a New Dublin Irish Fest in a big top tent by the In Greater Miami & Miami Beach, St. Patrick’s Day is filled with exciting celebrations. From festive street fairs and lively pub crawls to waterfront races, concerts and yacht parties, there’s no shortage of ways to join the fun. Check out some of the best St. Patrick’s Day events in Miami. When it comes to the top-spot, NYC, with an estimated 2,000,000 in attendance is not only the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the USA – it’s the biggest in the world! However, America is far from a one-horse-town when it comes to parades, with many cities recording well over 500,000 people in attendance. Other must-do events in town include a grand St. Patrick's Day parade, an annual green eggs and ham breakfast for children, and a Shamrock Fun Run, to name a few. Next: Enterprise, Alabama 12 / 14 Montreal’s St Patrick’s Day parade is renowned for having gone ahead during economic depression and war since 1824, and in 2025, it guarantees to be even more spectacular. Having one of the longest-running parades on the continent, Montreal is the place to have fun, celebrate and drink some good beer, but make sure to start the day off with In downtown St. Louis, the 56th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on March 15, beginning at noon. One of the top St. Patrick’s Day parades in the country, it encompasses more than 120 units, including marching bands, floats and balloons. More than 250,000 spectators – donning festive green attire, of course – regularly attend. St. Patrick's Day ParadeSaturday, March 15, 2025Downtown Tampa3:00pm-5:30pmFor additional information, please visit St. Patrick's Day Parade Dunedin St. Patrick’s Day Festival: Flanagan’s Irish Pub holds what it says is the largest St. Patrick’s Day festival in Florida with a full day of live music, dancing, entertainment, food Ireland Before You Die’s top tips for St Patrick’s Day parades in the USA. St Patrick’s Day parades in cities across America can get extremely busy, and quick! So, head down early to make sure you get a good viewing spot for the day. Embrace the spirit and tradition of St Patrick’s Day by wearing green clothing and accessories. Philadelphia has the second-oldest St. Patrick's Day Parade in the U.S., dating back to 1771. The event, this year held on March 16, features 20,000 participants and a route along the Benjamin Its South Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade is the world’s first recorded parade for the holiday, first hosted by the Irish Society of Boston in 1737 (actually beating Dublin, Ireland by almost FILE – A person waves an Irish flag while watching the St. Patrick’s Day parade, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Boston’s South Boston neighborhood.
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