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St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Springfield

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Sat, Mar 15 , 2025 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm

1 South Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701

Springfield goes green for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Hundreds of entries and millions of smiles will fill the streets of historic downtown.

Every year the Springfield community comes out to enjoy one of the most festive holidays of the year! Enjoy all the festivities, food, candy, beer, and fun with family, friends, and loved ones. In 2025, the parade is on Saturday March 15th starting at noon.

The Parade Starts on Jefferson & 6th Heading West to 5th; Heading South on 5th To Capitol; Heading North on 6th to the Reviewing Stand, (This Is our Family Friendly Area.) Then to Washington Heading East and back to the beginning; The Horace Mann Parking Lot.

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