HISTORY

The Ancient Order of Hibernians has sponsored this parade since 1984 - it is always held on St Patrick's Day - to read about the origins of this parade click.

The parade is a family oriented tradition of honoring St. Patrick. It takes place in the Dogtown region of St. Louis City - with the majority of the parade route being Tamm Avenue

THE PARADE AND EVENTS SURROUNDING

2011 PARADE RECAP

SEE 2011 PARADE DAY PHOTOS

The Hiberninan St Patrick's Day Parade is always held on March 17 - St Patrick's Day.

Parade Time: Noon
Parade Route: Starts at Tamm & Oakland - ends at Tamm & Manchester
Grand Marshall: Archbishop Robert J. Carlson

The 2011 Parade Float Lineup

Parking: Parking is always a problem - this year the dogtown neighborhood is will be closed to the public for parking see 2011 safety rules below for more details

March 10, 2011 features an AOH ceremony honoring law enforcement, firemen, and local leaders - open to the public (read more)

2011 Parade Parking / Fair Guidelines

The History of St Patrick

The History of Dogtown

ADOPT-A-BARRICADE

A great way to participate in the parade is to adopt a barricade along the parade route - this helps us defray the costs of the parade and you get to take home a heavy duty color vinyl banner. Click for Adopt-A-Barricade application form. Applications due by March 3, 2011

GETTING INTO THE PARADE

Every year we get many requests to enter a float or group in the parade. The size of the parade is limited by the city. We give preference to those who have particitpated in the past. As a result there is a waiting list.

If you are interested in putting your name on the wating list CLICK for application form - applications must be in before Jan 1.

If you are interested in the rules & regulations for this years parade CLICK here

NOT IN TOWN FOR THIS YEAR?

CLICK HERE TO LINK TO THE MANY MISSOURI EVENTS CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK

THE ST PATRICK'SD DAY DOGTOWN PARADE IS HIGH ON THE LIST OF THE 101 THINGS EVERY ST. LOUISAN SHOULD DO IN 2011