Get ready to paint the town green! The Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival draws thousands of spectators to the streets of downtown for a one-of-a-kind celebration of all things Irish. The parade features decorative floats, bagpipers, marching bands, street performers, classic automobiles, and more. The festival features live music, a kids zone, exhibitors, interactive games, cultural activities, and Irish food and beverages.
Saturday, March 16
Parade | Noon – 2 PM
- Parade will travel east on Las Olas Boulevard from Huizenga Plaza to SE 9th Avenue
Festival | 10 AM – 7 PM
- Tunnel Top Plaza, Las Olas Boulevard and SE 6th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival Flyer
Entertainment Schedule
| Activity | Time |
| Festival Begins | 10:00 AM |
| Parade Begins | 12:00 PM |
| Mayor’s Welcome and Irish Blessing | 1:30 PM |
| Bangers & Mash (Band) | 1:45 PM |
| Aranmore Academy of Irish Dance | 3:00 PM |
| Police Pipe and Drum Corps | 3:30 PM |
| Kelly Academy of Irish Dance | 4:20 PM |
| Drake School of Irish Dance | 5:00 PM |
| Wide Awake / A Tribute to the Music of U2 | 5:30 PM |
St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival Entertainment Schedule
Traffic Advisory
Expect traffic congestion and plan travel times accordingly.
St. Patrick Parade & Festival Traffic Advisory Flyer
Friday, March 15, 2024
Street Striping: 4:30 – 5 PM
From 2 to 6 p.m., SE 6th Avenue will be closed from Las Olas Boulevard to the hotel overpass.
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Parade & Festival: 10 AM – 7 PM
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- SE 6th Avenue will be closed from Las Olas Boulevard to the hotel overpass from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Las Olas Boulevard will be closed from SE 5th Avenue to Tunnel Top Plaza from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Las Olas Boulevard will be closed from Andrews Avenue to SE 9th Avenue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- SE 1st Avenue will be closed from Las Olas Boulevard to Broward Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival 03-11-23
Updated on 08/30/2023 11:56 AM
