The theme for the 252nd Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia is Saint Patrick, Bless Philadelphia with a New Dawn of Hope.
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will serve as the principal celebrant and homilist at the Saint Patrick’s Day Commemorative Mass on Sunday, March 10, 2024 prior to Philadelphia’s 252nd Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.
Reverend Kevin Gallagher, Pastor of Saint Denis Parish in Havertown (Delaware County), will concelebrate. The Philadelphia Emerald Society Pipe Band and Bishop Shanahan High School Choir will lead a procession from Saint Patrick Parish Rectory to the Church at 9:15 a.m.
Sunday, March 10, 2024
9:15 a.m.
Saint Patrick Parish
20th and Locust Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Following Mass, Father Gallagher, who serves as parade Chaplain, will join marchers in the 252nd Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. The Grand Marshall for the 2024 Parade is Thomas Farrelly and the theme is Saint Patrick, Bless Philadelphia with a New Dawn of Hope.
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Editor’s Note: For more information about the Saint Patrick’s Day Observance Association, please visit www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com. Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2:00 a.m., also marks the beginning of Daylight Savings. Mass goers and parade watchers should be reminded to move their clocks ahead one hour.
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Contact:
Alaina N. Longo
Deputy Communications Officer
215-587-3747 (office)