Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade 2015

The Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade is the largest single-day spectator event held in the State of Connecticut.  Hundreds of thousands of people line the streets of New Haven to watch the parade.

The tradition of the Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade was born on March 17, 1842 when a mutual aid organization formed the previous year of about 90 members of the Hibernian Provident Society marched through the streets of New Haven behind a banner made just for the occasion.

The Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade since the mid 1950's has become one of the most significant Irish events in New England and is the 6th oldest parade in the nation.  In 1999 it's prominence was recognized by the Library of Congress and selected as an outstanding example of American folk life.

This year's parade is being held on Sunday March 15th at 1:30 pm.  The parade route starts at Chapel Street at Sherman Avenue and and ending on Grove Street at Orange Street.  The parade route is approximately 1 1/2 miles and about 3 hours long.

Streets around the parade route close around 11:00 am with the exception of Church Street from Chapel to Grove which will be closed from 6:00 am.  

In order to provide a safe and enjoyable event for spectators and marcher laws related to public drinking of alcohol will be strictly enforced by the New Haven Police Department so be sure leave your coolers and alcoholic beverages at home.

Pre-and-post parade events will be taking place at the following locations:

Knights of St. Patrick Parade Day Open House-1533 State Street New Haven

Open at 8:00 am for egg sandwiches, hot corned beef sandwiches at 11:00 am
Free shuttle to and from the parade departing at 12:00 pm & 12:45 pm and returning at 3:30 pm.
Entertainment by The Jolly Beggars at 4:00pm.

New Haven Gaelic Football & Hurling Club-9 Venice Place East Haven Food & Beverage - No admission charge
Entertainment by DJ's Pat & Joan Kennedy
2 buses to parade leave the club at 11:30 am.

West Haven Irish American Club-265 Main Street West Haven
Live music, food, beverages and raffles
Activities for the kids

Dunn's Pub Parade Shuttle-2345 Whitney Avenue Hamden
Shuttle to parade - $15 includes breakfast buffet - children under 10 are free Shuttle runs from 11 am to 2 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm with drop off and pick up at the corner of State St. and Grove St.

For more information about Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade visit their website.