Calendar - 2024 Parade
feb
18
sun
Fundraiser
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Open to the public, this family friendly event is held each year at the Columbian Home in Allentown, and provides snacks, beverages, raffles, music and the presentation of the awards to the Poster Contest winners. It is the official kick-off to the parade season! Full menu with Irish fare available.
mar
09
sat
Pub Crawl
5:00 PM
Open to the public, sponsored by the West End Pubs, this walking tour of the West End involves the Pubs, food establishments, entertainment and roaming bagpipers.

mar
15
fri
Flag-Raising Ceremony
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Open to the public, the Annual raising of the flag of the Republic of Ireland at City Hall Plaza honors St. Patrick's day and the contributions of persons of Irish descent to the greater Allentown area. Festivities include bagpipe music, Irish Step Dancers, Mayor Tuerk and members of City Hall.
mar
15
fri
Coronation Celebration
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Agricultural Hall Annex, Allentown Fairgrounds
Open to the public, this family friendly event features the crowning of the 2024 King & Queen of the 65th St. Patrick's Parade. Live entertainment, bag pipers, step dancers provide genuine Irish flavor leading up to the crowning ceremony. This is a BYOB evening, beer and soda are provided. Food is available for purchase during the event. Tickets are required.
mar
16
sat
Irish Cultural Community Day
Agricultural Hall Annex, Allentown Fairgrounds
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Open to the public the Annual Irish Cultural Community Day at Ag Hall is a free, family friendly event. Activities include face painting, music, Irish dancers, hurling demonstrations, Celtic games, crafts and an Irish passport to get stamped! A snack and soft drink is included.
mar
17
sun
Mass
9:15 AM
Open to the public, the official Parade Mass and blessing of the statue of St. Patrick is held at Immaculate Conception Church, in the original Irish 6th ward. The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, Bishop of Allentown will celebrate the Parade Mass.
mar
17
sun
St. Patrick's Parade
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
65th Allentown St. Patrick's Parade...stepping off at 1:30 PM, the 2024 St. Patrick's Parade will feature 10 Pipe Bands, 8 Divisions and over 2,000 marchers from organizations, schools, companies and community groups throughout the greater Lehigh Valley Area.

Future Parade Dates
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Sunday, March 21, 2027

About The Parade
About Saint Patrick