Sunday, March 16 – Downtown Buffalo St. Patrick’s Day Parade. At 7:00 a.m., temporary traffic delays will begin along Allen Street, Chippewa Street, Delaware Avenue, and Niagara Square as parade setup takes place. From 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the following closures will be in effect for the parade and post-event cleanup: Niagara Square One of the city’s most cherished traditions is back as the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches through Downtown Buffalo on Sunday, March 16. Expect a vibrant display of Irish pride, The BIGGEST St. Patrick’s Day Party in the Southtowns is Saturday, March 15th! HUGE Heated Beer Tent featuring domestic and craft beers, hard seltzers, and more! Music Fest Line-Up: 1:30 PM – UnderCover. 3:30 PM – Bad Kitty. 5:45 PM – Special Performance by Greater Buffalo Firefighters Pipes & Drums. 6:15 PM – XOXO Pop Band The Old Neighborhood St. Patrick's Day Parade returned for another lively celebration in South Buffalo, Saturday, March 15, 2025. BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — As St. Patrick's Day approaches, the City of Buffalo is preparing for a weekend of celebrations, with Irish dancers, community events, and parades honoring Irish heritage. Heavy rain and wind weren't enough to deter thousands who lined Delaware Avenue for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Buffalo on Sunday, March 16, 2025. 🎸 Saturday, March 15 – Matinée After the Old First Ward Parade Keep the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations going with Gates of Steel, Buffalo’s favorite Irish punk cover band! Get ready for high-energy anthems from Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, The Pogues, and more! 🌙 Saturday Night, March 15 – Grub w/ Merangutang BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Old Neighborhood St. Patrick's Day Parade saw people ringing in Saint Patrick's Day weekend. RELATED: 'Old Neighborhood' parade opens a festive St. Patrick’s Day weekend "I Get prepared for St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Buffalo and all the festivities that come along with it through our guide. Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025 in Buffalo. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Buffalo with interesting events near you. From parades to pub crawls there is everything that you would want to celebrate this day in Buffalo. Get ready to **shamrock & roll** because we’re bringing you the **ultimate St. Patrick’s Day celebration** filled with **live music, Irish-inspired food & drinks, steins overflowing, and non-stop fun!** Gather your crew, throw on some green, and join us as we celebrate **Buffalo-style**! Sunday, March 19, 2023 The annual Buffalo St. Patrick's Day Parade that takes place on Delaware Avenue to celebrate and promote our Irish culture and heritage 29th Annual "Old Neighborhood" St. Patrick's Day Parade. Parade route: Start at the Valley Community Center (junction of South Park Avenue and Elk Street). Proceed east on South Park Avenue to Smith Street. Turn left and proceed on Smith Street to Elk Street. Turn left onto Elk Street, Proceed on Elk Street to South Park Avenue. From parade celebrations, to drinking events, and live music, there are so many things to do on and leading up to St. Patrick’s Day. Thanks to this guide, there’s really no reason to miss one minute of it. The city of Buffalo is gearing up for not just one, but its two annual Saint Patrick’s Day parades this weekend. The Old Neighborhood parade begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday this year, as opposed to noon. Closures on South Park Avenue, Elk, Smith, Hamburg and South Streets will begin at 9 a.m. The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, is Buffalo's largest celebration of the Irish heritage. The Parade, which begins near Buffalo's art deco City Hall, draws people of all nationalities. The enthusiastic crowds line Delaware Avenue as the Irish dancers, bands, civic organizations, and others march proudly by in celebration and in honor of St BUFFALO, N.Y. — In Buffalo, St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most anticipated days of the year. The celebration continues Sunday, as Downtown Buffalo hosts its St. Patrick's Day Parade along Delaware Avenue. Those unable to attend can watch live on the WKBW app or our social media channels To conduct a great family friendly, religious, patriotic, and civic event in Buffalo that honors Saint Patrick and displays the Irish contributions to our community and country. Parade Theme: "Hail to St. Patrick! God Bless America & Support Our Troops. Live Streaming of the Parade: VIEW/PRINT PARADE APPLICATION. See the list of St. Patrick's Day parades and event in Buffalo and Western New York in 2024, include parades in downtown Buffalo and the Old First Ward.
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