St. Patrick's Day Parade Information
What to wear?
Pretty much anything green is acceptable. Leprechaun attire, clovers, and green hats are highly recommended. Remember to be original and put your own touch on your outfit!
Are there standard days when all these great parades take place each year?
In general...yes.
The Irish Channel parade usually takes place on the Saturday prior to March 17.
The Metairie Road parade usually takes place on the Sunday prior to March 17.
The walking parade through the French Quarter always takes place in the evening on March 17.
The Irish-Italian parade on Veterans Hwy. in Metairie usually takes place on the Sunday following March 17 & 19
How can I be a participant in these parades?
For the Irish Channel parade - contact: Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Club -- www.irishchannelno.org
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 - www.lairish-italian.org
Sunday, March 11, 2012
St. Patrick's Day Parade on Metairie Road - 12 Noon
The annual Metairie Road St. Patrick's Day parade will take place on Sunday, March 11. The parade begins at 11 am in front of Rummel High School on Severn Avenue, goes down Severn to Metairie Road, then Metairie Road to the parish line.
See parade route.
Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Parasol's Block Party Celebration
3rd and Constance 10am to 8pm. Music green beer, food and surprises.
See party location.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Irish Channel Parade - 1 p.m.
The Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Club will hold its 62nd Annual Mass and Parade celebration on Saturday, March 17th, 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Assumption Church (corner of Constance and Josephine Streets) followed by the parade (corner of Felicity and Magazine) at 1:00 p.m.
See parade route.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Tracey's St. Paddy's Day Party - 11 a.m. til
Annual celebration in the Irish Channel - 2604 Magazine Street. Lots of green beer!
See party location.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Downtown Irish Club Parade - 6:00 p.m.
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 Bienville to Bourbon. The parade makes several "pit stops" on its way to Bourbon St.
See parade route.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade (Metairie) - 12 Noon
The 2011 Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade will roll on March 18th, at 12:00 noon, on the traditional Vets Hwy route in Metairie.
See parade route.
