Family Guide to Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade

Head to downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10 a.m. for Pittsburgh's annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration! The Steel City boasts one of the largest St. Patrick’s day celebrations in the country! This 150+ year-old tradition boasts a parade full of Irish step dancers, marching bands, community organizations and more! Plus, stick around Downtown after the parade for fun programming in Market Square.

Parade Route Parade formation begins at the Greyhound Bus Station at the intersection of Liberty Avenue and 11th Street. Staging takes place from the bus station and away from Downtown to 26th Street. The parade proceeds from the intersection of Liberty and 11th Streets to Grant Street to the Boulevard of the Allies, where it turns right. The parade proceeds on the Boulevard of the Allies to the Reviewing Stand at Stanwix Street, then disburses at Commonwealth Place. The parade route is marked in green. The staging area is marked in red.

• The parade route is 1.4 miles from start to end
• The parade typically attracts from 200,000-350,000 spectators
• There will be more than 200 marching units, bands, and floats
• The Pittsburgh parade is one of the largest parades in the nation
• Western Pennsylvanians who claim Irish-American heritage are one of the largest segments of the population

Bus, Bike, & Light Rail

Getting to Downtown Pittsburgh is easy via public transit. Plan your trip using the Port Authority’s Trip Planner, or utilize Healthy Ride Bike Share and the bike lane network to bike into town. Don’t forget: once you’re Downtown, the Light Rail free fare zone can get you from Downtown to the North Shore quickly and for free.

Planning on driving?

If you are driving, park towards the edges of Downtown to make arriving and exiting easier on your group without getting stuck in traffic. Check ParkPGH.org for real-time parking garage availability, and rest assured that Downtown is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in the city.  Recommended parking locations include the Grant Street Transportation Center and the Market Square Garage, as well as options on the North Shore which include free light rail rides into Downtown.