Scranton St. Patrick's Parade
MARCH 2024 • DOWNTOWN SCRANTON
The Scranton Saint Patrick's Parade is the largest annual celebration in Lackawanna County. “Parade Day,” as it’s known locally, is one of the largest St. Patrick’s parades in the country, regularly attracting 150,000 spectators. Since 1962 the St. Patrick’s Parade Day Association of Lackawanna County has conducted this nationally acclaimed parade the weekend before the Feast of St. Patrick (St. Patrick’s Day). The parade boasts over 12,000 participants, including Irish groups and societies, bagpipers, high school and string bands, elaborate floats, Irish dancers, and much more!
Enjoy all the festivities of the parade and indulge in the local food and drinks. 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.
Parade Day Schedule
- 10:00 AM Parade Day Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral
- 11:00 AM Brian P. Kelly Memorial 2 Mile Footrace starts
- 11:45 AM The parade steps off
Parade Route
The parade route is marked in green and begins on Wyoming Avenue in front of St. Peter’s Cathedral, proceeds through the streets of downtown Scranton, past the Lackawanna County Courthouse on North Washington Avenue, and ends after passing Lackawanna College.
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GPS ADDRESS: 200 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA, 18503
PARKING: There will be limited on-street parking in and around Downtown Scranton for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Downtown Scranton provides five Central Parking Garages within close proximity to the parade route.
Parade Day Parties & Events
See below for upcoming Parade Day parties and events.
Don't see any upcoming events? Check our full calendar of events for other fun activities!
☘️ Popular Party Spots ☘️
You won't want to miss the biggest party in Scranton! Check out some of the locals' favorite places to celebrate in Downtown Scranton and all around Lackawanna County.
Downtown Scranton
- Ale Mary's at the Bittenbender
- AV Restaurant & Lounge
- Backyard Ale House
- Bartari
- The Bog
- Cooper's Seafood House
- Harry's Cocktail Bar
- Hilton Scranton & PJ's 1910 Pub
- Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
- The Railyard
- Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple
Outside Downtown
- Andy Gavin's Eatery & Pub
- Farr Street Tavern
- Finnegan's IRC
- Groove Brewing
- Kelly's Pub & Eatery
- Morgan'Z Pub & Eatery
- Poor Richard's Pub
- The Thirsty Elephant
- The V-Spot Bar
- Voodoo Brewing
- Waldorf Park GAF
Surrounding Areas
- Breaker Brewing Outpost
- Bud's Bar & Grill
- Buddy Clarke's Tavern
- Chip & Stone Pub & Eatery
- Dooley's Pub & Eatery
- Jak's Pub & Eatery
- Kenny's Pub
- Scranton Comedy Club
- The Penalty Box
- The Stonehouse
- The Union Craft House
Live Music Spots
See below for upcoming live music events for Parade Day.
Don't see any upcoming events? Check our full calendar of events for other fun activities!
Book your Hotel
Enjoy all the festivities of the parade, indulge in the wonderful food and drinks, and stay the night in one of our downtown Scranton hotels. Or, stay in any of our area's other hotels.
While You're In Town
- LACKAWANNA COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
- 135 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
- 1-800-22-Welcome