Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade

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Carnival & ParadeCleveland
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesRather than one lead organizer, the parade
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade in Cleveland

The Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade, billed as Ohio's oldest and finest, marches through Downtown Cleveland every March 17 under the direction of the United Irish Societies of Greater Cleveland, an umbrella group of 28 Irish organizations. About 10,000 participants in roughly 125 units - dancers, bagpipe bands, veterans groups and civic clubs - draw hundreds of thousands of spectators to the streets.

Its age and downtown scale make it a major Ohio parade row.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Rather than one lead organizer, the parade is run by a coalition of 28 member organizations under the United Irish Societies of Greater Cleveland, from the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Shamrock Club to Irish dance schools, Gaelic athletic clubs and police and fire emerald societies, each contributing marching units, floats or performers

02

The mystery stays covered

The parade always steps off on March 17 itself rather than the nearest weekend, giving it a fixed, calendar-anchored identity

03

The city starts moving

its list of executive directors stretches back to 1958

04

The water draws everyone in

The route runs through the heart of Downtown Cleveland starting at East 18th Street and Superior Avenue, and the full parade is broadcast live on local television for those who cannot attend in person

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The parade always falls on March 17 itself

Water and renewal

Living ritual

opens at East 18th Street and Superior Avenue at a fixed early-afternoon step-off time

The sacred route

Living ritual

and is followed by an Awards Banquet honoring individual honorees

The local code

Living ritual

Fundraising events such as an airline-ticket raffle support the following year's parade

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and the event is broadcast live on TV20 Cleveland

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Transit/downtown parking planning matters.

What to wear

Green is the unofficial uniform for spectators, from simple shamrock pins to full leprechaun costumes, layered over warm winter clothing since March 17 in Cleveland is often cold, damp or...

Safety

Keep valuables light, set a meeting point, and give processions room to move.

Where to stay

Cleveland

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.50 N, 81.70 WOpen in Google Maps

Cleveland, OH

TransportTransit/downtown parking planning matters.
Stay areaCleveland

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Cleveland via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Cleveland, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearGreen is the unofficial uniform for spectators, from simple shamrock pins to full leprechaun costumes, layered over warm winter clothing since March 17 in Cleveland is often cold, damp or snowy. Marching units wear their organization's uniform, whether Irish dance costumes, bagpipe band regalia or dress uniforms for veterans and emerald society units.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade?

Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade is listed for March · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade take place?

The festival is listed in Cleveland, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Cleveland, OH

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLnews5cleveland.com
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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