Here is Renee's interview with Seamus Bohan, Grand Marshal for the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day parade!
He chats about the parade and how you can come join the fun!
Listen here:
Parade Info
- When is the Parade? – Sunday, March 13, 2022.
- Where does the Parade start? – Chapel Street at Sherman Avenue.
- What is the Parade Route? – The Parade begins on Chapel Street at Sherman Avenue, and continues on Chapel Street toward the Green. The route turns left onto Church Street, down to Elm Street, and disburses by Orange Street
- How long is the Parade? – approximately 3 hours and 1.3 miles
- What streets are closed? – The above-named parade route, as well as the Muster area (one block either side of Chapel Street between Sherman Avenue and Norton Street, and Chapel back to E.T. Grasso Blvd.) will be closed to non-parade traffic prior to and during the parade. See the Mayor’s Proclamation to the right.
- What time do the streets close? – Most are closed at 11:00 a.m. Church Street from Chapel to Grove St. is generally closed by 6:00 a.m.
- What time do the streets re-open? – Generally right after the parade passes. Each street becomes open
- Where is the best place to see the parade?–Anywhere along the Parade route. New Haven offers many great locations.
- How much does it cost? – It’s FREE to come see the largest single-day spectator event in CT.
- What if I can’t make it? – If you can’t be on the streets of New Haven, tune in live to WTNH for the live broadcast of the Parade at 2 PM
- Who puts the Parade together?– A group called the Associated Irish Societies d.b.a. New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. They consist of local men and women who volunteer their time and talents for this tradition.