SYRACUSE ST. PATRICK'S PARADE

IRISH PRIDE

LASTING HERITAGE

JOIN US!

The Syracuse St Patrick’s Parade celebrates Irish American culture and Syracuse history. Whether you want to march, volunteer or simply enjoy the festivities – we have a place for you!

The 42nd Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade will kick off at noon on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

St. Patrick Hunger Project Donations

26-Apr-2023: Thanks to the generous contributions of our Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade sponsors, participants, and the community, the Board of Directors approved donations of $20,000 to the Food Bank of CNY and $3,000 to the Interreligious Food Consortium (IFC).

Golf Tournament

The St. Patrick’s Parade Committee is hosting a  golf tournament to benefit the Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade. We invite you to join us on Sunday, June 25, at the Pompey Club to show your support for the parade. 

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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.

COMMUNITY

Many spectators in attendance.

DIVERSITY

Embracing all ethnicities & families.

AWARENESS

Drive more interest to your business.

PARADE PHOTO GALLERIES

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

President Janet Higgins Retires After 17 Years

Janet Higgins, who has served as the president of the Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade since 2006, announced her retirement at a recent meeting of the Parade Board.  Higgins’ involvement with the parade reaches back to its founding in 1982. Higgins and her husband,...

Parade Scheduled for March 16, 2024

The next parade has been scheduled for March 16, 2024. We look forward to celebrating with you then!

2023 St. Patrick’s Parade Golf Tournament – June 25

The St. Patrick’s Parade Committee is hosting a  golf tournament to benefit the Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade. We invite you to join us on Sunday, June 25, at the Pompey Club to show your support for the parade. We need your help to continue the tradition and to...

2023 Float Competition Winners

Nancy Duffy Award (Best Not-For-Profit Float)1st Place – Crouse Hospital2nd Place – Updowntowners of Syracuse3rd Place – Central Ditrict Elks Father John Ahern Award (Best Parish/School Float)1st Place – McKinley-Brighton Elementary School2nd...

2023 Grand Marshal Gala

What: Grand Marshal GalaWhen: Friday, March 10 at 6 PMWhere: Marriott Syracuse Downtown The community is invited to celebrate the parade and this year’s Grand Marshal, Eileen Murray and our Gael, Ralph Rotella. Read more about our Grand Marshals here. The event...

2023 Grand Marshal, Gael of the Year and Theme Announcement

Eileen Murray, Grand Marshal Syracuse’s 41st St. Patrick’s Parade will set off on March 11th. The theme of the 2023 St. Patrick’s Parade is “Running Through Tipperary” and celebrates the Irish tradition of rambling and roving and vibrant communities the Irish and...

2022 Band & Float Competition Winners

Our float competition is based on Originality, Parade Theme, Design, Craftsmanship and Enthusiasm. Below are the winners for 2022. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all our participants who braved the snow and cold to join us this year! See you next...

2022 Dance Through Downtown: Opening Dance Demo

In this video, Francis & Mauriello dancers demonstrates the opening dance number for the 2022 parade. It's a set of simple jigs, clapping and skipping. Beginners jig (Right and left) Clap for 8 bars Beginners jig Twice (Right and left, Right and left) Skip counter...