SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Leading up to the parade, the pews were full Saturday morning for the Annual Saint Patrick’s Parade Day Mass at Saint Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton. And it's always been said that Scranton has one of the largest St Patrick's Day parades in the country. So I had to look into that. didn't even know really that St. Patrick's Day was such a If you like to celebrate St. Patrick's Day or simply like to celebrate, come join us in Scranton. Since 1962 the St. Patrick's Parade Day Association of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania has conducted this nationally acclaimed parade the weekend before the feast of St. Patrick. If you like to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or simply like to celebrate, come join us in Scranton. Since 1962 the St. Patrick’s Parade Day Association of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania has conducted this nationally acclaimed parade the weekend before the feast of St. Patrick. Scranton — Since 1962 the Scranton Saint Patrick’s parade has captured the hearts of many. This year, parade day is Saturday, March 8. This year, parade day is Saturday, March 8. Diocese of Scranton Financial Report 2017-2018; Putting the Plan into Action; 17mar4:00 pm 7:00 pm Saint Patrick's Day Dinner. Event Details. It will be Scranton’s lucky day on Saturday with thousands of revelers filling downtown as the St. Patrick’s Parade Association of Lackawanna County presents the annual St. Patrick̵ SCRANTON, Pa. — On Saturday Scranton will showcase its Irish pride once again. People will fill the streets for the 64th Annual Scranton St. Patrick's Parade. This year's parade will feature 130 SCRANTON — The smell of falafel mingled with the sounds of bag pipes, cheers, honking horns and noisemakers, and those who missed the 64th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Scranton are sure The Saint Patrick’s Parade may have wrapped up yet another year in the Electric [] SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One of Lackawanna County’s most treasured Irish traditions Saint Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17th, is a tribute to Irish culture and the legacy of Saint Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint. Across Pennsylvania, cities and towns come alive with vibrant parades, spirited bar crawls, and thrilling events that embody the Irish spirit. Don your green and plan an early spring trip to enjoy these unforgettable free parades and celebrations this month Every March, Downtown Scranton transforms into a sea of green as the city comes alive for the annual St. Patrick’s Parade!Whether you’re a lifelong local or visiting for the first time, experiencing parade day in Scranton is an absolute must. The Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Scranton is set for this Saturday, March 8th at noon. Prior to the step off, a Parade Day Mass will be held at St. Peter’s Cathedral at 10am, and the Brian P Kelly Memorial 2-mile footrace will start at 11am. SCRANTON — It’s a St. Patrick’s Day tradition, right up there with eating corned beef and cabbage and the “wearing of the green.” Each year, hundreds of tuxedo-clad gentlem Officials in Pennsylvania say 17 people were taken to hospitals after their charter bus carrying a group of bagpipers from a St. Patrick’s Day parade crashed into a tractor-trailer. Members of the St. Patrick’s Parade Day Association of Lackawanna County met Thursday, Feb.27, 2025 with Scranton Police Department officers to go over security for the annual parade to be held SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Saint Patrick's Parade kicks off Saturday, March 8. Here is what you need to know if you plan to attend parade day. Here’s what else to know for parade day: Parade Day Mass. The annual event begins with a parade day Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral, 315 Wyoming Ave., at 10 a.m., celebrated by the Most Rev Milford. Milford's annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back for its second year. Taking place on Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m., the lineup will start at Ann Street Memorial Park. Officials in Pennsylvania say 17 people were taken to hospitals after their charter bus carrying a group of bagpipers from a St. Patrick’s Day parade crashed into a tractor-trailer. WBRE-TV/WYOU
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