Floats, Fun, & Festivities
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Don your green and enjoy a day packed with floats, music, dancing, and excitement! But the fun doesn't end there. Following the parade, continue the Irish cheer and great times with live entertainment, refreshing drinks, and mouthwatering meals at numerous restaurants, bars, and pubs throughout Lackawanna County! Stay the weekend, and be sure to book your hotel room in one of our downtown Scranton hotels so that you're close to the action, or stay in one of our nearby hotels.
Explore the details below for more information about Parade Day, as well as popular local venues to continue the party after the parade!
Parade Route & Schedule
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Parade Day Schedule
⛪ 10:00 AM | Parade Day Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral
🏃 11:00 AM | Brian P. Kelly Memorial 2-Mile Footrace begins
🍀 11:45 AM | Parade kicks off
Parking & Street Closures
Back to Top of ListPlan ahead for the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade! Expect limited parking, road closures, and restricted street access in Downtown Scranton, so arrive early to secure a spot and enjoy the festivities.
Parking & Access Restrictions
- On-street parking in and around Downtown Scranton will be limited for the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- Central Parking Garages are available near the parade route, but garages located on the parade route will be inaccessible during the parade—entry and exit will not be permitted.
- Barricades will be in place, making it difficult to leave Downtown until later in the day.
No-Parking Areas & Towing Information
🚨 Vehicles parked in designated No Parking areas will be ticketed and towed beginning at 6:00 AM on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
📍 No Parking Zones:
- Wyoming Avenue: 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 blocks
- Lackawanna Avenue: 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 blocks
- Biden Street: 300, 400, 500, 600 blocks
- North Washington Avenue: 100, 200, 300, 400 blocks
- Linden Street: 300, 400, 500, 600 blocks. (400 block closed at 6:00 AM for media)
- Jefferson Avenue: 100 block
- Adams Avenue: 200, 300 blocks
- Penn Avenue: 400 block
- Mulberry Street: 200, 300, 400 blocks
Plan ahead to ensure a smooth and enjoyable parade day! 🍀
