
Utica Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
March 16, 2024
New York State’s 3rd largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
New York State’s 3rd largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
Almost 200 years later, from the time John C. Devereux was Grand Marshal, the tradition lives on. Over 5,000 marchers from across the state step off from Oneida Square and head north on Genesee Street to greet spectators with their music and smiling faces. The Utica Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is one of Utica’s largest community events with over 30,000 viewers. Our judges will decide on winners from 5 different categories: Marching Unit, Vehicle, Fire Department, Pipe Band, Other.
All are welcome to the Annual tradition of “The Passing of the Shillelagh” on March 9th 2024 at the Irish Cultural Center. This event features a gathering of past Grand Marshals to witness the new inductee to their rank. There will be food, drink o’plenty, bagpipes, and live music. Thanks for a great 2023.
How else would we know where to march if we did not have a green line!? The newly named Shillelagh yielding Grand Marshal paints the way for us the Friday prior to the parade! 2023 was the biggest line painting to date! Join us on March 15th for the 2024 painting!
Friday, March 15th 2023, before the parade we gather to honor the patron Saint of Ireland at St. Joseph St. Patrick Church at 7:00 P.M.
Join us on Wednesday, March 13th 2024, as we raise the Irish Flag over our city at 12:00 P.M.!
Thank you for a great 2023! See you in 2024.
Our judges have spoken! We’ll announce the winners with live music by the Blarney Rebel Band and drinks at the Celtic Harp on March 26th at 3:00 P. M.!
For over 200 years a worthy Utican has led us as the honorary chair of all Irish in the area.
The committee of the Utica Saint Patrick's Day Parade is happy to announce the 2023 Utica Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal is Colleen Kain Martin! Colleen has been a long-time contributor to the Irish community. She was the past vice president / current member of the LAOH, a Provincial Delegate of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, and local branch Secretary of Craobh Dugan O'Looney. Colleen has dedicated years helping plan the annual Great American Irish Festival and served many years as special events coordinator for the Utica St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Colleen is also a member of the Irish Cultural Center Program Development Committee, charter member of the HARP museum, chair of the annual ICC banquet and awards event, and a member of the Network of Irish Cultural Centers of North America. After making the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade possible and enjoyable for so many years, it is Colleen’s turn to lead the parade wielding the Shillelagh in March.