JAFFREY ST. PATRICK’S PARADE – Sun March 16, 2pm at The Park Theatre

JAFFREY ST. PATRICK’S PARADE – Sun March 16, 2pm

Parade starts at St. Patrick Parish, 87 Main St in Jaffrey, and moves east to downtown and in front of The Park Theatre

The 6th Annual Jaffrey St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, scheduled for March 16, 2025, promises to be a vibrant celebration of Irish heritage and community spirit in this charming Monadnock region town. Building on its growing tradition since its inception in 2018, the parade has quickly become one of the state’s most anticipated annual events, drawing crowds from across New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts. The procession begins at St. Patrick’s Parish on Main Street, winding its way through downtown Jaffrey and passing in front of The Park Theatre, which serves as a focal point for festivities. The parade is renowned for its lively mix of participants, including local high school marching bands like Conant High School’s Concert Band, bagpipe ensembles such as the nationall acclaimed NH Pipes & Drums, and traditional Irish dancers like The Flying Irish Dancers from Ashby, Massachusetts, all adding a festive flair with their music and performances.

Floats, community groups, and organizations like the Knights of Columbus, carrying a statue of St. Patrick, join the lineup, enhancing the spectacle. Produced by The Park Theatre, the event has historically attracted significant local support, with dozens of businesses sponsoring the parade.. Spectators can anticipate a family-friendly atmosphere, with food vendors offering Irish-inspired treats and Irish brews available at The Park Theatre, The parade is the highlight culmination of 4th Annual Shamrock Fest of music, film, and much more.

The 2025 parade is poised to be bigger and greener than ever, embodying the spirit of “everyone being Irish” for the day in Jaffrey.