Austin, TX St. Patrick's Day Parade

Austin’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is gone. I guess it is not liberal enough...

When:

The St. Patrick's Day Parade is GONE. This parade's organization may have died during COVID... This event probably gets little love from the powers that be in Austin... So, now, smaller-scale events and parties rather than a single large, city-wide parade fill the void.  Here some examples:

They could have changed or cancelled it after we last updated this page.

Where:

• B.D. Riley's Irish Pub (Mueller): Known for traditional, family-friendly celebrations.
• Jack & Ginger's Irish Pub (Domain): Features live music, green beer, and festive pub vibes.
• Foxy's Proper Pub (Downtown): Located in the heart of downtown, expected to be a major party spot.
•  Additional celebrations occur at Kelly's Irish Pub, Mister Tramps, and Murray's Tavern.

 

More about the parade:

 

St. Patrick's Day Austin coming 2024
Sad News: We will not have the St. Patrick's Day Austin Festival this year for 2023. (and it has not happened since)
The City of Austin cultural funding, which we have greatly appreciated in the past, is undergoing a new priority, focusing on endangered cultural groups for initial rounds of funding in their efforts for Equity and Diversity funding.
It may expand later in the year but we do not foresee it assisting soon enough for March.
We are regrouping and developing plans for sustaining the event without City support. We appreciate your patience through these lean years. We will be combining efforts with the Austin Celtic Association for their November festival this year. We may also be producing a couple of smaller Irish events to keep Irish roots growing in Central Texas as well as bringing back the Celtic Christmas at the Cathedral this December.
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We are committed to being back for our St. Patrick's Day Festival in March 2024!

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,

Austin parade website (in 2024 is is GONE!)

see the City's official website here...

Find the parade's Facebook page here.

 

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• Easter egg hunts - near you!
• Find local children's consignment sales
• Road tripping tips, tricks and destinations
• Fun Factory Tours (free and fun!)
• Local Pick Your Own farms
• Environmental resources
• Consumer protection resources
• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local fruit and vegetable festivals
• Local Honey
• Valentine's Day info and resources
• Local meats, milk, eggs
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots