Previous Coverage: Get ready to experience the joy and excitement of the 48th Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Huntsville! A beloved tradition since 1978, this festive event celebrates Irish culture and community spirit with lively floats, energetic local bands, and enthusiastic groups marching through the heart of the city. Huntsville, Alabama’s St. Patrick’s Day parade dates back to 1978. For a complete history of the parade, click here. When: Saturday, March 15, 2025 starting at 11 am. See the Huntsville St. Patrick's Day parade website for latest updates. They could have changed or cancelled it after we last updated this page. Where: You cannot miss the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Huntsville. (Michael Seale/Hville Blast) St. Patrick’s Day is coming up — Sunday, March 17, to be exact — and you can find several cool events to enhance your celebration of the Irish-themed holiday. Here are five St. Patrick’s Day celebration events here in the Huntsville area: Join us for our St. Patrick’s Day party! Come out for the parade and stay for the food, drinks, and basketball. Bar opens at 9am! $4 Green Beer $7 Irish Breakfast Shots $9 Irish Car Bombs + Paddy-Wackers! We want to hear from you if you have an event to share or updates to this event. Huntsville, Ala. (March 7, 2023) - The Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place this Saturday, March 11th at 11:00am and will be held in downtown Huntsville. The community event, organized by the Irish Society of North Alabama, will be celebrating its 46th year. The Huntsville Police Department advises residents and visitors to anticipate traffic delays in downtown Huntsville on Saturday, March 15, ahead of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Road closures will start at 10 a.m. with the parade starting at 11 a.m. The Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick's Day Parade is held in downtown Huntsville and has been a Huntsville tradition since 1978. It was started by the owner of Finnegan's Pub, Ellen McAnelly - a native of Galway, Ireland. The 48th Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade, also known as the 2025 Huntsville / Madison County St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back on March 15, 2025. The tradition began in 1978 by the owner of Finnegan’s Pub, Ellen McAnelly – a native of Galway, Ireland. Weather permitting, motorists should expect traffic delays in downtown Huntsville Saturday, March 16, for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Road closures will begin as early as 10 a.m. The parade starts at Lot K on the corner of Woodson Street and Holmes Avenue and proceeds through downtown Huntsville. Other streets impacted include Jefferson Street from Monroe Street to South Side Square Where: Downtown Huntsville, 1016 Locust Ave SE, Huntsville, AL 35801-3108; When: Friday, March 14, 6PM; How much: $35 | Get tickets; What to wear: Your best festive green attire; 2. 48th Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade The parade is the highlight of St. Patrick’s Day weekend. (Huntsville St. Patrick’s Parade The Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick's Day Parade is held in downtown Huntsville and has been a Huntsville tradition since 1978. It was started by the owner of Finnegan's Pub, Ellen McAnelly - a native of Galway, Ireland. March 15, 2025 Location: Huntsville, AL Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM On Saturday, the North Alabama community will gather in downtown Huntsville to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the 48th annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Parade organizers Sonnie Hereford and Lisa Bollinger recently joined 48 Now to preview what to expect at this year’s parade as well as speak about its rich history. 🍀We’re just over a week away from St. Patrick’s Day + Huntsville, AL knows how to celebrate it! Here are 4 events to look forward to: 48th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade 🎉Hville Blast + dozens of other local businesses will be in the parade. ⏰Saturday, March 15th at 11AM 📍Downtown Huntsville Almost St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl 🍻Try drink specials, play games + enter the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025 in Huntsville. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Huntsville with interesting events near you. Alabama: 15 Mar 2025 Location: 1117 Jordan Ln NW A, Huntsville, AL 35816 RSVP. 9. St. Patrick’s Day @ The Dragon Dragon’s Forge is getting decked out for St. Paddy’s Day. (Dragon’s Forge Cafe on Facebook) Dragon’s Forge Cafe will host harpist Steven Todd Miller from 11AM-3PM on St. Patrick’s day. Huntsville: Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick's Day Parade. When: Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m. Where: Downtown Huntsville; Info: The parade route is 1.6 miles long and has been a Huntsville The 48th Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick's Day Parade, also known as the 2025 Huntsville / Madison County St. Patrick's Day Parade, will be held in downtown Huntsville, AL on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, starting at 11 AM. Stay tuned to this event for more details. Go Raibh Míle Maith Agaibh, agus Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig Oraibh! 🍀St. Patrick's Day Party at The Electric Belle! 🎶 📅 Date: Monday, March 17, 2025 🕓 Time: Doors open at 5pm, Music starts at 6pm 📍 Location: The Electric Belle - 3414 Governors Dr SW Suite 310, Huntsville, AL 35805 🎸 Music by .45 Surprise 🆓 FREE EVENT. March 17, 2025 Location: 3414 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — UPDATE (3/14): For the first time in 48 years, Huntsville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been canceled due to weather concerns.Organizers announced Thursday that the 2025 parade, originally set for Saturday, March 15, will not take place because of the risk of severe storms throughout the day. St. Patrick's Day Party at The Electric Belle ft. .45 Surprise 3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL, United States, Alabama 35805 17 Mar 2025 SAINT-PATRICKS-DAY
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