The Baltimore St. Patrick Parade

Baltimore’s St. Patrick Parade is truly the jewel in Maryland’s emerald crown. For over 65 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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Promote your company/business with a quarter, half or full page ad in the official Parade Guide … or honor yourself or your loved ones with a patron listing. Our souvenir Parade Guide has become a tradition of its own. All ads and patron listings help support the Parade.

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Would you like to march in the next Baltimore St. Patrick Parade? Applications are available for bands and non-band participants.

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Start your spring running season in the Shamrock 5K Race, with the excitement of thousands of spectators cheering you on. Don’t miss out on one of the funnest races in Baltimore!

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Latest News

August 19 Parade Pub Fundraiser at Row Boat Willie’s!

On Saturday, August 19, the Friendly Daughters of Saint Patrick will sponsor their annual Parade pub fundraiser at Row Boat Willie’s Dock Bar, 9033 Cuckold Point Road, in Sparrows Point. Download this flyer for more details. Please help us get the word out by forwarding the flyer to your friends, families, relatives, and group members….

Save the Date! (Parade Day 2024)

Save the Date! (Parade Day 2024) The next Baltimore St. Patrick Parade and the next Shamrock 5K Race will be held, RAIN OR SHINE, on Sunday, March 10, 2024! They will be preceded by the official Parade Day Mass at the Basilica of the Assumption. TENTATIVE event times for Parade Day 2024: 9:00am EDT —…