The 77th annual Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade rolls in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Staff photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune) Event in New Orleans, LA by Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 15 2025 with 13K people interested and 1.7K people going. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day New Orleans Style with the annual Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade! The Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade is a cherished New Orleans tradition, celebrating Irish heritage since 1947. In 2025, the festivities are scheduled as follows: 1) Practice March. The Krewe of Argus has been rescheduled to parade alongside St. Patrick Metairie Road Parade. The approximately 3.6 mile route starts on 41st Street and Severn Avenue, proceeding south on Severn and turning left on Metairie Road. The parade follows Noon Mass at St. Mary’s Assumption Church and is returning to a previous route following the completion of road construction on Louisiana Ave. The parade marches from Felicity and Magazine St. and ends at Jackson Ave and Magazine St. Whether you’re looking for the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parade in New Orleans or family-friendly festivities, this guide has everything you need to celebrate in style. Saturday, March 15, 2025. Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade • 1 p.m. The Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Committee was organized in the Irish Channel in 1947. The current president of the organization is Richard (Dick) Burke, Jr. (son and nephew of two of the organizers; Dick and Paul Burke). Despite the years of decline and change in the "Channel,” the organization has sur"i"ed and this year, plans to parade Book Tickets for 54th Annual Metairie Road St. Patricks Day parade 2025 happening at Metairie Road, Metairie, LA on Sun, 16 Mar, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Annual block parties on the day of the Irish Channel Parade + St. Patrick's Day, March 17 2533 Constance St. + 2604 Magazine St. - See Location Tracy’s Block Party Part 2 This is THE New Orleans Paddy’s Day parade. On Saturday, March 15, 2025 , the parade will start at 1 p.m. on the corner of Napoleon Ave. and Tchoupitoulas St. Float riders typically toss all things green, including the edible kind (cabbage), and try to bestow kisses upon the spectators. 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). The annual downtown St. Patrick's Day parade begins on the corner of Burgundy and Piety in the Bywater, proceeds roughly up Royal, across Esplanade to Decatur, up Canal to Bourbon. The parade makes several "pit stops" on its way to Bourbon St. Downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 17, 2025) The annual Downtown Irish Club St. Patrick's Day Parade in New Orleans begins at 7 pm at the corner of Burgundy and Piety in the Bywater. The parade travels up Royal Street, Esplanade Avenue, and Decatur Street, ending on Bourbon Street. For the Metairie Road parade – contact: St. Patrick’s Parade of Jefferson, Inc. For the March 17 annual strolling parade – contact: Downtown Irish Club; For the Irish-Italian parade on Vets Hwy – contact: Louisiana Irish Italian Association; Coming to New Orleans for St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s hotel information. Get ready to "paint the town green" as the Downtown Irish Club rolls through New Orleans for our annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! 📅 Monday, March 17, 2025. 📍 Kickoff Party: Marigny Brasserie – 4:30 PM. 🚶♂️ Parade Step-Off: 6:30 PM. The 2025 St. Patrick’s Day parade on Metairie Road promises to be a vibrant celebration, with a tentative lineup featuring an exciting mix of local favorites and new additions. Expect to see traditional Irish bands, elaborate floats, and energetic dance troupes creating a festive atmosphere. Covington's St. Patrick's Day parade and Krewe du Pooch in Mandeville also roll Sunday. The Downtown Irish Club Parade rolls at 6:30pm Monday. 🎉 Block parties. Old Metairie Irish Festival: Gennaro's Bar hosts a block party Friday with music and food. Argus royalty and the St. Patrick's parade marshal will toast at 5pm. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day New Orleans Style with the annual Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade! The Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade is a cherished New Orleans tradition, celebrating Irish heritage since 1947. In 2025, the festivities are scheduled as follows: 1) Practice March. Date & Time: Friday, March 7, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to St. Patrick’s Day (on March 17th, each year) is celebrated in New Orleans and its suburb in the form of.another parade! It’s the perfect season for another celebration. It’s the perfect season for another celebration. Irish Channel Parade (POSTPONED due to weathernew Date TBD) Postponed 1:00 p.m. Starts on Magazine & Felicity March 16, 2025
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