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 Avenue

Watch TV 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

PARADE PARKING & SAFETY

SOBER DRIVING

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

Parade Time: 12:30 PM
Parade Route: Starts at Tamm & Oakland - ends at Tamm & Manchester
Grand Marshall: Jim and Susan Venincasa

Parking: Parking is always a problem - the neighborhood as well of the park will likely be full long before the parade starts

COOLERS
The Dogtown Merchants Association will be enforcing a No Coolers event for the 2015 parade. The association have hired off-duty police to enforce this rule. For fmore information Click here

HOSES, HANDCUFFS & HARDHATS
This event is part of our St Patrick's day celebration March 12, 2015 features an AOH ceremony honoring law enforcement, firemen, and local leaders - open to the public - CLICK for details

for more information - Contact Jerry Ryan, Committee Chairman

314-504-2925

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 - applications must be in before May 1.

If you are interested in the rules & regulations for this years parade CLICK here

NOT IN TOWN FOR THIS YEAR?

CLICK HERE TO LINK TO THE MANY MISSOURI EVENTS CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK