The Detroit St. Patrick's Parade is an annual
parade
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held on the Sunday preceding
St. Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick ( ga, Lá Fhéile Pádraig, lit=the Day of the Festival of Patrick), is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (), the foremost patr ...
Corktown,
Detroit
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,
Michigan
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.
The parade has been held each year since 1958 (except 2020 & 2021 due to the
COVID-19 pandemic
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), and is hosted by the United Irish Societies. The first parade was in
Dearborn, Michigan. Today, the Parade route begins at
UIS Irish Plaza
UIS Irish Plaza, or United Irish Societies Irish Plaza, is a park and memorial dedicated to honoring Metro Detroit's Irish immigrant community and their descendants.
History
Led by Ed Neubacher and Mike McGunn, with graphic assistance by Margare ...
and follows along Michigan Avenue and proceeds through
Corktown.
See also
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Culture of Detroit The culture of Detroit, Michigan, has influenced American and global culture through its commercial enterprises and various forms of popular music throughout the 20th and 21st century. Its automotive heritage plays an important role in the city's cu ...
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List of holiday parades
The following is a list of holiday parades that occur between Thanksgiving Day (in the U.S.) and early January, coinciding with the Christmas and holiday season.
Africa
South Africa
* Cape Town: Kaapse Klopse (Cape Town Minstrel Carnival), held ...
References
External links
detroitstpatricksparade.com The United Irish Society's official website for the parade
Annual events in Michigan
Corktown, Detroit
Culture of Detroit
Parades in the United States
Recurring events established in 1958
Tourist attractions in Detroit
Festivals established in 1958
Parade (Detroit, MI)
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