WILLIAMSPORT, PA - ST PATRICKS DAY

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over a thousand years. On St. Patrick's Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink and feast on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.

Today, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by people of all backgrounds in the United States, Canada and Australia. Although North America is home to the largest productions, St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated in other locations far from Ireland, including Japan, Singapore and Russia. And now, for the sixth year, we bring the celebration to Williamsport!

Here in Williamsport, Pennsylvania we are celebrating our 6th annual St Patrick's Day Parade... Saturday, March 11, 2017. The Parade will kick off at the corner of Campbell and Fourth Streets, (use the map above if you aren't familiar with the area), at 2pm. It will march east to Market Street through the heart of downtown Williamsport. The Parade will feature balloons, floats, marching units and bagpipers... wholesome and fun for the entire family. Afterwards visit the downtown shops and restaurants.

For those who want to include authentic Irish pubs in their weekend experience you will want to stop anytime of the day at the Shamrock Grill, 762 West 4th Street, (complete with bagpipers and Irish music all day) and Domers Bar and Grill at 1104 Grove Street. FREE Trolleys will be running from 6:00pm through 2:00am to 20 different pubs and restaurants.

So what are you waiting for? Get out your green, grab a friend, (or two, or three), and celebrate with us! You can plan your day or your entire weekend by clicking here.