Hundreds of Floats & Performers: Experience a three-hour spectacle with numerous floats, marching bands, and performers celebrating Montreal's Irish heritage.
Royal Court: Meet the newly crowned Queen Amanda Keating and her court, all of whom are current or former Concordia University students.
Grand Marshal:Daniel Doyle Sr., a lifelong Montrealer with deep roots in the Irish community, will lead the parade.
Public transit:Given the road closures and limited parking, it's advisable to use public transportation. The nearest metro stations to the parade route are Atwater, Guy-Concordia, and Peel on the Green Line
Road closures:Be aware of street closures along the parade route from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Streets affected include sections of Clark, Jeanne-Mance, Saint-Alexandre, City-Councillors, Towers, de Maisonneuve, Saint-Urbain, and Sainte-Catherine
Tips for attendees
Arrive early: To secure a good viewing spot, plan to arrive by 11:00 a.m.
Dress appropriately:March weather in Montreal can be unpredictable. Dress in layers and wear comfortable footwear.
Embrace the spirit: Don't forget to wear green and join in the festive atmosphere!
Love this? Check out our MTL Blog noticeboard for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!
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Montreal’s 200th St. Patrick’s Day parade: Here’s everything you need to know before going
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Here's your comprehensive guide to joining the festivities and getting into the Irish spirit.<a href="https://www.concordia.ca/news/stories/2025/03/14/montreal-st-patrick-s-day-parade-queen-and-court-are-100-concordian.html" target="_blank"><span></span></a></p><h3>Parade Details</h3><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DG55Uq0JoOb/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> <ul> <li><strong>Date & time:</strong> Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.</li> <li><strong>Starting Point:</strong> Corner of Fort Street and De Maisonneuve Boulevard</li> <li><strong>Route:</strong> The procession will travel east along De Maisonneuve Boulevard, concluding at Jeanne-Mance Street </li> </ul> <h3>What to expect</h3><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3nXVWgNlqJ/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>This year's parade will feature:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Hundreds of Floats & Performers:</strong> Experience a three-hour spectacle with numerous floats, marching bands, and performers celebrating Montreal's Irish heritage.<a href="https://www.mtl.org/en/what-to-do/festivals-and-events/st-patrick-s-parade" target="_blank"></a></li> <li><strong>Royal Court:</strong> Meet the newly crowned Queen Amanda Keating and her court, all of whom are current or former <a href="https://www.concordia.ca/news/stories/2025/03/14/montreal-st-patrick-s-day-parade-queen-and-court-are-100-concordian.html" target="_blank">Concordia University students</a>.</li> <li><strong>Grand Marshal:</strong> <a href="https://www.thesuburban.com/fyi/those-irish-eyes-are-already-smiling-ahead-of-st-patricks-day/article_55f2258e-dc18-11ef-90cf-4fc943a78e4e.html" target="_blank">Daniel Doyle Sr</a>., a lifelong Montrealer with deep roots in the Irish community, will lead the parade.</li> </ul> <h3>Getting there</h3><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp_jep6s4Ca/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> <ul> <li><strong>Public transit:</strong> <span style="">Given the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-traffic-closures-march" target="_blank">road closures</a> and limited parking, it's advisable to use public transportation. The nearest metro stations to the parade route are Atwater, Guy-Concordia, and Peel on the Green Line</span> <a href="https://www.timeout.com/montreal/things-to-do/st-patricks-day-parade-montreal" target="_blank"></a></li> <li><strong>Road closures:</strong> <span style="">Be aware of <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-traffic-closures-march" target="_blank">street closures along the parade route</a> from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Streets affected include sections of Clark, Jeanne-Mance, Saint-Alexandre, City-Councillors, Towers, de Maisonneuve, Saint-Urbain, and Sainte-Catherine</span> </li> </ul> <h3>Tips for attendees</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Arrive early:</strong> To secure a good viewing spot, plan to arrive by 11:00 a.m.</li> <li><strong>Dress appropriately:</strong> <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-weather-spring-forecast" target="_blank">March weather in Montreal</a> can be unpredictable. Dress in layers and wear comfortable footwear.</li> <li><strong>Embrace the spirit:</strong> Don't forget to wear green and join in the festive atmosphere!</li></ul><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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Pull out the green pints and fiddles! Montreal is gearing up to celebrate a monumental milestone — the 200th edition of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Taking place this Sunday, March 16, 2025, the annual St. Paddy’s Day procession is one of the city’s most cherished traditions. Given the special milestone, this year’s parade promises to be a spectacular event filled with vibrant festivities, rich history, and a deep sense of community.
Hundreds of Floats & Performers: Experience a three-hour spectacle with numerous floats, marching bands, and performers celebrating Montreal’s Irish heritage.
Royal Court: Meet the newly crowned Queen Amanda Keating and her court, all of whom are current or former Concordia University students.
Grand Marshal:Daniel Doyle Sr., a lifelong Montrealer with deep roots in the Irish community, will lead the parade.
Public transit:Given the road closures and limited parking, it’s advisable to use public transportation. The nearest metro stations to the parade route are Atwater, Guy-Concordia, and Peel on the Green Line
Road closures:Be aware of street closures along the parade route from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Streets affected include sections of Clark, Jeanne-Mance, Saint-Alexandre, City-Councillors, Towers, de Maisonneuve, Saint-Urbain, and Sainte-Catherine
Tips for attendees
Arrive early: To secure a good viewing spot, plan to arrive by 11:00 a.m.
Dress appropriately:March weather in Montreal can be unpredictable. Dress in layers and wear comfortable footwear.
Embrace the spirit: Don’t forget to wear green and join in the festive atmosphere!
Love this? Check out our MTL Blog noticeboard for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!
AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog’s Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our Editorial Standards page.
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