Schedule of Events:

February 18, 2024

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Fundraiser

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.

March 9, 2024

5:00 PM: Pub Crawl

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.

March 15, 2024

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM: Flag-Raising Ceremony

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.

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM: Coronation Celebration

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.

Location: Agricultural Hall Annex, Allentown Fairgrounds

March 16, 2024

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Irish Cultural Community Day

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.

Location: Agricultural Hall Annex, Allentown Fairgrounds

March 17, 2024

9:15 AM: Mass

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.

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM: St. Patrick's Parade

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.

The parade will start at The Allentown Fairgrounds, 19th & Liberty Streets; proceed North on 19th to Tilghman Street, West on Tilghman to 25th St., South on 25th St. to Liberty St., and East on Liberty returning to the Fairgrounds.

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Date: March 17, 2024

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