Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Monday, March 10, 2025
Philadelphia is the country’s second-largest Irish heritage city — a larger percentage than New York and a greater population than Boston — making Philly a natural center for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The festivities’ highlight is the annual Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, starting at 16th Street & John F. Kennedy Boulevard before heading toward Eakins Oval. With one out of every seven Philadelphians claiming Irish ancestry, expect a huge turnout, with a 2025 theme of Bless Those Dedicated to Serving Others.