Guide to the St. Patrick's Day Parade
No one does St. Patrick’s Day like Saint Paul. Celebrate with us on March 17!
The 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade is presented by the Saint Patrick's Association.
This association has been sponsoring the parade since 1967. This long-standing tradition celebrates Saint Paul's Irish heritage and the many Irish clans that still reside in the area today. Join the community to paint the town green!
Saint Paul's Irish spirit will be on display, including Miss Shamrock and Mr. Pat, Irish Dignitaries, Grand Marshals, local parade sponsors as well as Irish entertainment to include Irish dancers, bagpipers and more.
Route
The parade will start in Rice Park in Downtown (5th Street and Market Street) and will travel along 5th Street until it reaches Mear Park in Lowertown (5th Street and Sibley Street).
St. Patty's Buttons
In addition to the parade, the St. Patrick’s Association is selling commemorative buttons to raise funds for the parade and local charities. Each button comes with a chance to enter a drawing to win $1,500. You can buy buttons, festive face masks and more.
Parking
We recommend parking in lots and ramps along Kellogg and north of 6th St. E.
The staging area usually closes each year at 10 a.m. Then, 5th St E and intersecting roads between 6th St E & 4th St E close at 11 a.m.
How will you be celebrating St. Paddy's Day in Saint Paul this year? Let us know us on Facebook, X or Instagram using the hashtag #MYSAINTPAUL.