From Maple Sugaring to St. Patrick's Day to Purim and the arrival of spring, March is a great time to get out and enjoy Philly! Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Philly this month. Let Betsy kick off Women's History Month at her house in Philly, then sweeten up your life with sappy sugary goodness. At Peace Valley St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held Sunday, March 16, beginning at 11 a.m. The parade kicks off at 16th and John F. Kennedy Boulevard and ends in front of the Art Museum at Eakins Oval. Upper Bucks Celtic Festival The Philly's St. Patrick's Day Parade, one of the oldest parades in the country, is changing its usual route this year. Our Marcella Baietto breaks down everything you need to know if you and your family are looking to attend the celebration. #stpatricks #stpatricksday #stpattys #stpatricksdayparade #parade #philadelphia #philly #phillyparade #pennsylvania #roadclosures #artmusuem #PAwx # A Brief History of the Philadelphia Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Philadelphia’s first documented St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held in 1771, five years before the signing of the Declaration of Join Elmwood Park Zoo for a shamrockin’ good time as they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with festive fun for the whole family, March 15 & 16! Wear your green and St. Paddy’s attire to score $1 off carousel rides. Saint Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17th, is a tribute to Irish culture and the legacy of Saint Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint. Across Pennsylvania, cities and towns come alive with vibrant parades, spirited bar crawls, and thrilling events that embody the Irish spirit. Don your green and plan an early spring trip to enjoy these unforgettable free parades and celebrations this month Katie O'Donnell's 4501 Woodhaven Road Philadelphia, PA 19154 (215) 637-5151 www.katieodonnells.com Dates: Thursday, March 17 – Saturday, March 19, 2016 February 17, 2025 St. Patrick's Day parade adopts service theme for March 16 event in Center City The 2025 procession featuring step dancers and musicians will depart from JFK Boulevard and 16th Make St. Patrick’s Day extra fun with these 17 family-friendly leprechaun tricks! From green milk to tiny footprints, these mischievous pranks will delight kids and create magical memories. St. Paddy's unWINEd Weekends. Friday to Sunday, March 14 to 16, 2025. Yardley. Celebrate the luck of the Irish with Shady Brook Farm's family-friendly St. Paddy's Party. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these 17 easy and fun family-friendly treats, crafts, and recipes! From shamrock pretzel pops to DIY leprechaun traps, find the perfect festive ideas to make your holiday magical. Family-Friendly Activities: Philadelphia also offers plenty of family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day events. Visit the Please Touch Museum at 4231 Avenue of the Republic for Irish-themed crafts and storytelling sessions, or head to Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street , where kids can usually enjoy face painting and scavenger hunts. St. Patrick's Day events will fill Philadelphia through March 17th. Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parties, Bar Crawls, and Events This family-friendly scavenger hunt has kids running On Sunday, March 16, from noon to 5 p.m., Yard's Brewing—located at 500 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia—is hosting a family-friendly St. Patrick's Day Party featuring live music, a face Enjoy soaring, spinning, whirling, and twirling on Sesame Street-themed rides, get photos with your favorite furry friends, go on a St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt throughout the park, and so much more! St. Paddy's unWINEd Weekends. Friday to Sunday, March 14 to 16, 2025. Yardley. Celebrate the luck of the Irish with Shady Brook Farm's family-friendly St. Paddy's Party. Street closures announced for 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Philly St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off in Center City Residents across Philadelphia area celebrate St. Patrick's Day A tradition since 1771, the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back and ready to celebrate Irish culture. Taking place on the 16th, the parade starts at 16th and JFK around 11am, makes its way through the city, and ends at the Art Museum at Eakins Oval. March 12, 2025 Philly St. Patrick's Day parade has a new route. Here are road closures and SEPTA changes for Sunday The event along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City will go from 11 a.m This annual St. Patrick's Day celebratory bar crawl around Philadelphia kicks off Saturday and continues for round two on Sunday. General admission tickets for Saturday or Sunday start at $19.95.
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