Here is everything you need to know for the Cleveland Saint Patrick's Day parade for 2024.
When is the parade?
Sunday, March 17 at 2:04 p.m.
Who is the Grand Marshal this year?
Patrick T. Murphy, a member of the parade committee for more than 40 years. He's also the former executive director of the United Irish Societies.
Who is the 2024 Irish Mother of the Year?
Patricia Homan. She is a member of the Irish American Archives Society, Irish American Club East Side, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, West Side Irish American Club, and the Mayo Society.
Who are the parade co-chairs?
David McLaughlin and Fr. Francis Walsh.
McLaughlin is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Irish American Club East Side. He's also the deputy director of the United Irish Societies of Cleveland.
Walsh is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Irish American Club East Side and the West Side Irish American Club. He's the chaplain of the Bluestone Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the former pastor of St. Luke's in Lakewood and St. Jerome in Cleveland.
What's the weather going to be like?
Intervals of clouds and sunshine, breezy and cooler with a stray shower. High temps near 43.
What is the parade route?
The parade starts at 2:04 p.m. at the intersection of Superior Avenue and East 18th Street. Prior to the parade, the National Anthem of Ireland will be sung by Kathleen Cooper.
How to get downtown
For $5, you can jump on the Rapid and get to and from downtown without having to worry about driving.
The RTA plans on having trains frequently leaving throughout the day to ensure riders will make it downtown safely.