Shamrocks, bagpipes and plenty of Irish cheer
Break out your green and get ready to jig—St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and in NEPA, that means parades. With seven lively celebrations happening across the region, there’s no shortage of bagpipes, kilts and Irish dance to get you in the spirit.
Whether you’re cheering from the sidewalk, joining a pub crawl, or indulging in classic Irish fare like corned beef and shepherd’s pie, there’s no better time to embrace the luck of the Irish. So don your best St. Paddy’s Day gear and get ready for a parade season filled with music, spraoi and plenty of green!
Saturday, March 1 at 11:30 a.m.
Get ready for a lively celebration at the 12th Annual Pittston City St. Patrick’s Parade on March 1 at 11:30 a.m. Main Street will come alive with over 120 groups, featuring lively bagpipe bands, festive floats and local performers. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Irish heritage with a touch of luck and plenty of fun!
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Saturday, March 8 at 11:45 a.m.
Grab your green gear and join the fun at the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade on March 8. The second-largest parade in the country will kick off at 11:45 AM, bringing lively Irish cheer to downtown Scranton. With over 12,000 participants, it’s a celebration of all things Irish—music, floats and plenty of St. Paddy’s day magic.
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Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m.
Get ready for a grand celebration at the 45th Annual Wilkes-Barre St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 9. Starting at 2 p.m., this festive procession will feature over 100 groups, including lively bagpipe bands, vibrant floats and local organizations. Don your finest green attire and soak in the festive spirit as Wilkes-Barre turns into a sea of shamrocks.
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Friday, March 14 at 9 a.m.
Froggy 101’s “NEPA’s Smallest St. Patrick’s Day Parade” may last just seven minutes, but it’s full of Irish spirit. Kicking off at the Bus Stop Café in downtown Nanticoke, it loops around Patriot Square Park. Froggy 101 personalities will broadcast live, with performances from local pipe and drum bands, appearances by officials and participation from Nanticoke’s Police and Fire Departments.
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Saturday, March 15 at 12 p.m.
The Annual Pottsville St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 15 at noon features lively pipe and drum bands, Irish step dancers, horses and more. After the parade, enjoy live music, Irish foods and hearty drinks at local restaurants and pubs in downtown Pottsville.
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Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m.
The Second Annual Milford St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off on March 16 at 2 p.m.. Gather downtown for a lively procession of music, floats and festive fun. Don’t forget to wear your green!
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Sunday, March 23 at 1:15 p.m.
The Pocono Irish American Club’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off in Stroudsburg on Sunday, March 23 at 1:15 p.m. Expect a grand display of Irish pride with marching bands, dancers and plenty of green along the route from Stroudsburg High School to the municipal building. Keep an eye out for the special guest grand marshal leading the way.
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Start planning your St. Patrick’s Day festivities today! Discover local events, catch a parade and soak up all the Celtic fun that NEPA has to offer this March.
