A bagpipes player performs while marching in annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
On Saturday, the 64th annual parade marches through the Mile High City led by Grand Marshal Sheila O'Brien, creator of the UK/Ireland Cinema Showcase and founder of The Sheila K. O'Brien Foundation. Expect festive floats and more than 100 bagpipers to help celebrate the holiday.
The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of 19th and Wynkoop, before turning left on 17th to Blake Street, then marching east on Blake and ending at 27th and Blake at the Coors Field parking lot. The walking route takes about 15 minutes, but the event is expected to last longer because of how many participants are involved. Organizers recommend parking at the Convention Center or Coors Field garages.
About 300,000 people typically attend, so be prepared for crowds and to walk sizable distances. Many bars and restaurants throughout Lower Downtown will be open to make sure attendees don’t get too hungry or thirsty.
If you’d rather watch from home, the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be broadcast on Fox31/KDVR and Channel 2. Otherwise, enjoy pictures from last year's event below:
A float stating "Happy St. Patrick's Day" is seen during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
A baile folklórico dancer performs during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
A man wearing a green facemark on the back of his head marches in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
Isaiah Berger, age 5, watches the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
Spectators cheer as a mascot from Snarf's Sandwiches waves to them during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
Spectators watch as the Denver South High School Marching Band performs during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
People participate in annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
Shawn Gersbach waves while attending the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver for his 35th time March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
Spectators wave as they watch the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
A woman performs during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
A woman wearing shamrock shaped glasses greets a participant arching in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
Jim Peterson hands out American flags to Keta Bracamontes, left, and her family at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
A man dressed as a leprechaun greets participants marching in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
Harmony Lampkin, 4, sits on the shoulders of her step dad, Valante Holder, at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
A man wears shamrock pants and green sneakers during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
Spectators call for beads during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
Mia Weichel, 8, raises a shamrock shaped lollipop to her mouth while watching the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
A cutout of a leprechaun is seen on a float going past Coors Field during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
The Colorado Emerald Society Pipes and Drums Band performs while marching in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston shakes hands during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver on March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
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A float stating "Happy St. Patrick's Day" is seen during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
