HISTORY

The Ancient Order of Hibernians has sponsored this parade since 1984 - it is always held on St Patrick's Day - to read about the origins of this parade click.

The parade is a family oriented tradition of honoring St. Patrick. It takes place in the Dogtown region of St. Louis City - with the majority of the parade route being Tamm ATV Interview regarding the AOH Parade

List of AOH Parade Grand Marshals

The History of St Patrick

The History of Dogtown

Things to Know St Patrick's Day

History of Irish in St. Louis

1967 Globe Democrat History

THE PARADE AND EVENTS SURROUNDING

2018 BRINGS CHANGES TO THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE IN DOGTOWN

The Hiberninan St Patrick's Day Parade is always held on March 17 - St Patrick's Day.

Parade Time: 10:00AM - NEW TIME
Parade Route: Starts at Tamm & Oakland - ends at Tamm & Manchester
Grand Marshall: Brian McKenna ( former St Louis sports-talk radio host)

The Bi-State Buses are re-routed in the region during the parade - CLICK here for bus route changes

Don't have a designated driver? - there is a Taxi/Uber are where you can get a ride to or from the festival. CLICK for map of where to find the Taxi/Uber area.

HOSES, HANDCUFFS & HARDHATS

This event is part of our St Patrick's day celebration which features an AOH ceremony honoring law enforcement, firemen, and local leaders as well as some great Irish music and Irish dancers -
open to the public - donations at the door

It's a Party & Your are Invited !!

March 8, 2018
6:00 PM - Electricians Hall
5850 Elizabeth Ave

Increased Security and Traffic Controls in Place for 2018 Parade

ADOPT-A-BARRICADE

Get a banner for your group or clan to display along the parade . A great way to participate in the parade is to adopt a barricade along the parade route - this helps us defray the costs of the parade and you get to take home a heavy duty color vinyl banner. CLICK for application form.

GETTING INTO THE PARADE

Every year we get many requests to enter a float or group in the parade. The size of the parade is limited by the city. We give preference to those who have particitpated in the past. As a result there is a waiting list.

If you are interested in putting your name on the wating list CLICK for application form. Preference given to date received.

IF YOU HAVE A FLOAT IN THE PARADE

1) YOU MUST ATTEND THE SAFETY MEETING CLICK FOR TIME/DATE

2) YOUR GROUP NEEDS TO FOLLOW THE THESE GUIDELINES

for more information - Contact Dennis Pogue , Committee Chairman