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St. Patrick’s Day Parade Will Prompt Downtown Road Closings

As part of its participation in the Florida Main Street Program, the Park Avenue District is looking to hire an executive director to oversee program initiatives and promotions. Photo by: Abigail Waters

The 43rd Annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled for this weekend, will prompt road closings on multiple streets in the downtown area.

Set to start at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, the parade will begin at Webster Avenue and continue south along Park Avenue to Lyman Avenue.

The following road closures are scheduled on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to a City press release:

Side street closings at Park Avenue intersections along the parade route will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Presented by the City’s Community Redevelopment Agency, the parade will feature more than 60 participating groups. After the parade, the Central Park Main Stage will feature live performances including professional Irish dancer Sarah Costello, Tir Na Greine School of Irish Dance, Watters School of Irish Dancing, Finnegan Academy of Irish Dance, and tenor, Michael Daly.

For more information, visit the City’s website.