Indy St. Patrick’s Day Parade to Kick Off Holiday Weekend Fun For Its 42nd Year

The popular and beloved Indianapolis tradition of St. Patrick’s Day returns downtown with a Parade, Tent Party, and Greening of the Canal! The 42nd Annual Indy St. Patrick’s Day Parade is presented by the Hoosier Lottery and will take place on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Parade festivities begin at 9:30 am with the Parade Tent and Block Party downtown. The family-friendly parade is made up of Irish-themed floats and helium balloons, marching bands, music, Irish dancers, catholic schools, Irish organizations, local companies, and non-profits with St. Patrick’s Day themes.

Indy St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Indy St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Friday, March 15 beginning at 11:30 am. The parade is typically made up of Irish-themed floats, bands, dancers, school kids, and local Irish organizations and companies. The parade starts at North and Pennsylvania Streets, heads south to Ohio Street, and then back North on Meridian Street. Get downtown early to find your spot!

Indy St. Patrick’s Day Parade Tent and Block Party

In addition to the parade, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Tent and Block Party will be back on North Street, between Meridian and Pennsylvania Streets, beginning at 9:30 am. Food trucks, activities, and a large heated tent with a beer garden and live entertainment are just some of the things you’ll find to do!

The Greening of the Canal in Indy will take place the day before on Thursday, March 14, 2024. This event is also full of music from the Gordon Pipers and food trucks. The Greening of the Canal will be streamed online on the Hoosier Lottery and Indianapolis St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Facebook pages for those who can’t make it to the event in person.

While we’re really excited for the Indy St. Patrick’s Day parade, let’s remember that all events are subject to change. The parade itself is rain or shine, but let’s hope the luck of the Irish is with us in 2024!

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Play at the Colts Canal Playspace while you’re downtown for the St. Patrick’s Day parade.