Dogtown preps for return of St. Patrick's parade and party

Dogtown getting deliveries of corned beef and porta potties for St. Patrick's Day
Photo credit Kevin Killeen/KMOX

SAINT LOUIS, MO (KMOX) - Dollies of beer and painted shamrocks on the streets of Dogtown in preparation for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

200,000 thousand people are expected to crowd the streets as the Ancient Order of Hibernians revives it's annual tradition. The order has sponsored the parade since 1984. It is always held on St Patrick's Day. But the parade was paused for two years due to COVID.

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This year’s parade will contain over 90 units featuring floats highlighting Irish dancing, music and salutes to Irish history and culture. St. Louis Irish American families will be marching as clans under their family crests and banners.

Dogtown in St. Louis, MO is preparing for an invasion of St Patrick's Day revelers
Dan, Jacob and Jim McDermott paint shamrocks on the sidewalk ahead of Wednesday’s parade in Dogtown Photo credit Kevin Killeen/KMOX

Like traditional parades held in the Emerald Isle on Saint Patrick's feast day, a good portion of St. Louis' Irish American community will be marching as clans under their family crests and banners.

No coolers or backpacks will be allowed at the parade or festival.

Parade Time: 11:00
Parade Route: Starts at Tamm & Oakland - ends at Tamm & Manchester

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