(Michigan City, IN) - The Michigan City St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held Saturday, March 15 at 1:00 pm.
It will follow the traditional parade route north on Franklin St., beginning at 9th Street and ending at 4th Street. Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch will be at the parade celebrating with the community.
“I’m excited to wear my green and come out to enjoy the crowd, interact with families, support what our Special Events team is doing, and thank the parade participants,” she said.
Terry Greetham, the city’s Director of Special Events said the upcoming parade is the first big event of the year.
“This parade will kick off what we believe will be an amazing event season,” he said.
The parade line-up will include bag pipe bands, dance teams, local businesses and organizations, an XInsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix race boat, “Crazy Rhythm.”
There will also be a food drive for the Food Bank of Northern Indiana coordinated by the Real Housewives of LaPorte County. Everyone attending the parade is asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate.
More information about the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, including parade line-up, can be found on the Michigan City Special Events Facebook page.
St. Patrick’s Day is officially March 17 but the parade in Michigan City is traditionally held just before the holiday.
