The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, organized by the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association, will take place this year on Sunday, beginning at 11:15 a.m.
The procession will begin at 16th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, proceed through the historic Independence Mall area, and conclude at Front Street. The main performance area and grandstands will be located at 5th and Market streets.
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a “rain or shine” event. City officials are advising motorists to avoid the area by using alternate routes, as a number of streets along the …
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The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, organized by the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association, will take place this year on Sunday, beginning at 11:15 a.m.
The procession will begin at 16th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, proceed through the historic Independence Mall area, and conclude at Front Street. The main performance area and grandstands will be located at 5th and Market streets.
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a “rain or shine” event. City officials are advising motorists to avoid the area by using alternate routes, as a number of streets along the route will be closed during the day. Several more will be “Temporary No Parking” zones from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated. If you believe your car has been relocated, the city advises you to call the police district of the area where your car was parked.
Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation to get to the parade. Riders utilizing Regional Rail Lines are strongly discouraged from carrying bags, backpacks, or satchels of any kind. Officials warn that all bags are subject to search, so the presence of bags could create delays in allowing attendees to enter the event. Attendees will not be permitted onto Regional Rail with cups or liquids of any kind, according to the Philadelphia Office of Special Events.
