SYRACUSE ST. PATRICK'S PARADE

IRISH PRIDE

LASTING HERITAGE

20/20: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Syracuse’s 38th St. Patrick’s Parade will set off on March 14, 2020 with Grand Marshals John Francis McCarthy and Sean Kirst.

The theme of the 2020 St. Patrick’s Parade is “20/20: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.” The theme honors McCarthy and Kirst’s dual legacies as CNY storytellers in their respective mediums. It is also a nod to the proud history of Irish and Irish-American artists.

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Hunger Project Raffle

The annual Hunger Project Raffle is Sunday, December 15th, at noon at Nibsy’s Pub. Ticket sales are limited. Get yours today! All proceeds benefit local food pantries.

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The Syracuse St Patrick’s Parade was founded by Nancy Duffy. It all began with a meeting at Coleman’s Pub and Nancy’s strong desire to bring her Irish heritage and culture to the streets of Syracuse, New York. The 2020 Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade is Saturday, March 14, at noon.

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BECOME A SPONSOR

The St. Patrick’s Parade is one of the highlights of the year in Syracuse, and sponsors make it all possible! Parade Corporate Sponsorships through the $15,000 level help organizers underwrite the cost of staging, youth transportation, promotional materials, and awards. Sponsors enjoy prominent recognition and various benefits including prime parade viewing, depending on sponsorship level.

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DIVERSITY

Embracing all ethnicities & families.

AWARENESS

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ROSE OF SYRACUSE

The Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade Committee is looking for a young lady between the ages of 17-23, who is interested in celebrating her Irish heritage through participation in the Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade and all parade festivities! Applications will be accepted until Monday, March 2, 2020. Rose applicants should be available for an interview on Saturday, March 7, 2019, with the Rose and Rosebud Tea to follow. Applicants should also be available for the parade dinner on Friday, March 13 and of course the parade on Saturday, March 14. Applications can be made via the link below.

Pictured at left: 2019 Rose of Syracuse, Brenna Dillon. Read more about Brenna.

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PARADE PHOTO GALLERIES

Take a look at some of our past St. Patrick's Parades!

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