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Seattle’s 2017 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by attending the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade at 12:30 pm, Sat., March 11. It starts when the Irish flag is raised in front of the King County Administration Building, followed by trumpeters playing the Irish and US National Anthems.
Then the Grand Marshals and the Honorary Parade Grand Marshal lead Seattle’s 46th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade up 4th Avenue, traveling north from James St to the reviewing stand at Westlake Park. From there participants are invited to travel for free via the Monorail to the Seattle Center for closing ceremonies at the Irish Festival in the Armory at 2:30 pm.