Indy St. Patrick’s Day Parade & All Day Fun Block Party | March 14, 2025

The popular and beloved Indianapolis traditions of St. Patrick’s Day return to downtown with a Parade, Block Party, Shamrock Walk/Run, and the Greening of the Canal! The 43rd Annual Indy St. Patrick’s Day Parade is presented by the Hoosier Lottery and will take place on Friday, March 14th at 11:30 am. Festivities start at 10 am and the party continues until 3 pm.

The Indy St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is an annual tradition for family and friends. Festivities begin at 10 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. The entire event is free and open to the public and will run rain or shine. The festivities conclude at 3 pm.

Indy St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Indy St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Friday, March 14th beginning at 11:30 am and ending around 1 pm. 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 10 am. Food trucks, Irish music, activities, and a large heated tent with a beer garden and live entertainment from Highland Reign and A Beautiful Day are just some of the things you’ll find to do! Grab a Guinness to enjoy, and when you get hungry, walk up to the window of the Brozinni Pizzeria, Wild Boar BBQ, or BB&B Break Truck to order food. All proceeds from the day will be granted to youth athletic programs in need.

Greening of the Canal

The Greening of the Canal in Indy will take place the day before on Thursday, March 13th from 5-6 pm. If you can make it, the kids will be in total awe witnessing the canal turn from its original color to an emerald green! This event is also full of music from the Indianapolis 500 Gordon Pipers and food trucks will be on-site. 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.

Shamrock Run & Walk

The St. Patrick’s Day fun continues on Saturday! Join fellow leprechauns on March 15th at 11 am for a 4-mile run or walk through Indy’s downtown near Northside neighborhoods, ending in a post-race celebration at the Bottleworks District. Live music, food, a beer garden, and a free 317 hoodie await you at the finish line.

Parking Info for St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

Paid parking is available at Senate Street, Ohio Street, New York Street, and Indiana Avenue. Another option is the White River State Park parking garage located off Washington Street and just west of West Street. You could always take the Red Line down for a fun adventure. While you’re downtown, hop on over to the Colts Canal Playspace to run off some energy on the canalside playground.

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Have you been to the Indy St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Greening of the Canal, or Shamrock Run/Walk? What are your St. Patrick’s Day traditions? Share your comments and pictures with us below or tag us on social media using #PLAYindy. Follow Indy with Kids on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest for all of the best ideas and things to do with kids in Indy!