Baltimore’s St. Patrick Parade is truly the jewel in Maryland’s emerald crown. For more than 60 years, thousands of spectators from the region have crowded the streets and sidewalks of downtown Baltimore and the famous Inner Harbor to watch thousands more march and celebrate Irish culture, music, song, and dance.
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The Virtual 2021 Shamrock 5K Race
The 2021 Shamrock 5K Race is being conducted as a virtual race event by Charm City Run, our race manager. For further details, see the race website. https://www.baltimoreshamrock5k.com/race-information
Cancellation of 2021 Parade
The 2021 Baltimore St. Patrick Parade is cancelled. Baltimore City is not currently accepting special event permit applications, and with less than eight weeks before Parade Day, there is no assurance that we will be able to obtain a permit. Also, given the continuing nature of the pandemic and the City’s restriction on attendance at…
2021 Parade Applications Available!
Applications are now available for Bands and Participants seeking to march in the 2021 Parade. The application documents can be downloaded as PDF files from our website, at the following URL: You can access it at: http://irishparade.net/march-in-the-parade/ All applicants should download and read carefully the Instructions and the Official Rules and Regulations. In addition: (1)…