Mark your calendars for March 15th, 2025!

The Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee will be hosting the 2025 Greater Hartford St. Patrick's day parade on March 15th to celebrate the 53nd Anniversary of this great event!  The parade will take place on Saturday 3/15/2025, stepping off from the Capitol building at 11AM.

Our sincerest thanks to:

  • our sponsors and supporters
  • our parade participants & spectators
  • our partners in the City of Hartford
  • our dedicated volunteers who work year-round to make this parade possible

Join us as the tradition continues, on Saturday March 15th, 2025.


Greater Hartford St Patrick's Day Parade Annual Mass

On Friday March 14th at 6:00 PM, the CCCCC’s Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick St Anthony Church, 285 Church St, Hartford, CT.
Please join us as we celebrate the 53rd anniversary of this event with the Parade Committee, our Town Committee members, our Town Honorees, and to provide you the opportunity to witness the presentation of his official walking stick, to Parade Grand Marshal Frank Droney. Free convenient parking is available in the Sants Lot across the street from the church.

Frequently Asked Questions

* IT'S BACK - Spectacular Spectators
Immediately prior to the parade step off, and on air broadcast, the Parade’s SHAMROCK SQUAD will search out Spectacular Spectators lining the parade route. They will identify and recognize winners in the categories of Spirit, Family AND Tailgaters. There is no application and no need to register for the contest. When you see the SHAMROCK SQUAD GOLF CART along the route, show your spirit, your family or your tailgate set up.

* WHEN IS THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE?
Saturday, March 15th, 2025

* WHAT TIME DOES THE PARADE START?
The Parade begins at 11:00 a.m.

* WHAT HAPPENS IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER?
The parade is a rain or shine event. However, when public safety is an issue, the parade reserves the right to reschedule to another day.

* WHERE CAN I PARK?
Click Here for a listing of Hartford Parking Lots and Garages.

* ARE THE BARS OPEN FOR THE PARADE?
Yes, check with your favorite one for their list of hours and events.

* IS THERE TAILGATING BEFORE THE PARADE?
Yes, but we do not sponsor or host any events. You are on your own on this one.

When traveling to the parade, consider going car-free by taking public transportation. For train information go to HartfordLine.com. For bus information go to CTtransit.com.
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