Little Rock, AR St. Patrick's Day Parade

Little Rock, AR’s St. Patrick’s Day parade dates back 23 years.

When:

The St. Patrick's Day Parade should be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, beginning at 1:00 PM. See the parade's website here for the latest updates.

Where:

The Parade will meet and form on Third Street in front of the Clinton Presidential Library. The Parade route will travel west on President Clinton Blvd. through River Market, turn north and cross the Arkansas River on the Main Street Bridge and travel through the Argenta Historic District on Main Street, ending at 6th and Main in North Little Rock.

More about the parade:

What is the best places to view it? The Parade Route begins at Sixth & Main Streets in downtown North Little Rock, travels through the Argenta Arts District, crosses the Arkansas River via the Main Street Bridge, travels east on President Clinton Avenue through the River Market District, turns south on Sherman St. and ends at Third & Cumberland Streets in Little Rock. The three best viewing and performance areas for the Parade are the Argenta Arts District, the River Market District and Third Street near Dugan’s Pub.

There is entertainment after the parade: “Dancing at the Crossroads” will take place on the grandstand following the Parade. This event will feature musical performances by marching pipe & drum bands and traditional Irish dance performances by the McCafferty Academy of Irish Dance and the O’Donovan School of Irish Dance.

Attending the parade as a spectator

What to bring

If it is a cold day, bring a warm hat, warm gloves, and warm shoes. For a sunny day, you’ll want to bring sunglasses, suntan lotion, and a hat. The parade goes on rain, shine or snow. And of course, it is traditional to be dressed in GREEN (or orange or white – colors of the Irish flag)!

Transportation and Parking

Mass transit is a great way to get in and out to see the parade.

More information

If you want more information, such as to participate in the parade or become a sponsor, see the Little Rock, AR St Patrick's Day parade's official website here...

Find the Little Rock, AR parade's Facebook page here.
Email: info@irisharkansas.org.

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