A past St. Patrick’s Day parade
Harrisburg will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend with a parade downtown.
The Saturday event will start at 2 p.m. and loop from the Market Street Bridge to N. 2nd Street, to North Street to Front Street, before returning to the bridge.
The parade will feature authentic pipe and drum bands, Irish dance groups and local marching bands. The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, fire trucks, animals and festive floats will also participate.
Todd Vander Woude, executive director of the Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District (DID), which is hosting the event, said the festivities are an opportunity to explore the downtown business district, where local bars, eateries and shops will be open.
“We invite you and your family to join us for a great day downtown,” he said
The annual Lucky Charm 4-Mile Race will take place before the parade at noon on Saturday. The race begins downtown and runs past the State Capitol, along Front Street and around City Island.
Street closures will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the events.
The Market Square parking garage on 2nd and Chestnut streets will offer $10 parking all day Saturday. Free parking will be available after 5 p.m. in the downtown district.
For more information, visit harrisburgstpatricksdayparade.com.
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