Schedule of Events:

February 19, 2023

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 11, 2023

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 17, 2023

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 2023 King & Queen of the 64th 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 18, 2023

12:00 PM - 4:00 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 19, 2023

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

64th Allentown St. Patrick's Parade...stepping off at 1:30 PM, the 2023 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.

Date: March 19, 2023

Locations:
The Columbian Home, 1519 Greenleaf Street, Allentown, PA 18102
City Hall of Allentown, 435 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101
Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 North 17th Street, Allentown, PA 18104
Immaculate Conception Church, 501 Ridge Avenue, Allentown, PA 18101

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