Cleveland's St. Patrick's Day Parade is an annual celebration of St. Patrick's Day, featuring over 10,000 participants and more than 200 volunteers. Everyone dresses up in green in honor of St. Patrick and has fun all day long. If you want to watch Cleveland's St. Patrick's Day Parade, here is all the essential information you need to know.
First, the parade kicks off at 2:04 pm at the intersection of Superior Ave. and East 18th St. The route lies southwest along Superior Ave. until it shifts northwest onto West Roadway for a single block only. Then, it turns northeast to the endpoint at Rockwell and Ontario St.
If you are going to enjoy Ohio's oldest St. Patrick's Day Parade, we recommend you to head to Superior Avenue between E. 9th Street and 12th Street for the best-in-class sightlines. The parade features various Irish dancers, bagpipers, wolfhounds, and plenty of kilts flapping in the spring breeze. All these elements promise a truly festive atmosphere.
St. Patrick's Day Parade in Cleveland has a long history. dating back to 1842, when the very first parade was organized in the city by its third resident Catholic priest, Rev. Peter McLaughlin, who promoted temperance and ecouraged everyone to abstain from alcohol. Thus, the celebration started with a Catholic math and followed with a Parade of the Catholic Temperance Society. Modern parades still have this rule—no alcoholic beverages are allowed during the Parade.
After the parade, you can join many merrymakers at the local bars, such as Parnell's Pub at Playhouse Square, Stone Mad, Flannery's Pub, The Flat Iron Cafe, or P.J. McIntyre's. Just a few green beers and funny company, and you will remember this Cleveland's St. Patrick's Day for good.
Check with the official website in the External Resources below to get more information and the latest updates about the parade. If you are looking for a nice place to stay, feel free to use the map below suggesting the best accommodation nearby.
