March 30: St. Patrick Parade and Shamrock Shuffle: Road closures, where to park, what to wear

MANCHESTER, NH – Rain or shine – or even a little snow – this year’s St. Patrick’s Parade is scheduled to take place March 30. Preceded by the annual Shamrock Shuffle road race, a parade of participants will make their way down Elm Street to the delight of the crowd.

What to know:

This event will cause the closure of portions of a few city streets in Manchester surrounding the Elm Street area:.

Where to Park:

No parking on Elm Street but there is lots of on-street parking as well as city garages. See the map below.

What to Wear:

Dress as you please but you’d be remiss if you didn’t sport some green.

Where to Go After

Check out the Where to Next app for a listing of your favorite downtown bar restaurants.

28th Annual Saint Patrick’s Parade Line Up (2025)

Grand Marshal Division: Sponsored by Millennium Running

• Grand Marshal: Erik Lesniak
• Bektash Shriner Clowns and Calliope
• Manchester Fire Department Trucks
• Police Motorcycles
• Manchester Police Department Security Car
• Banner: HERE COME THE IRISH
• American Legion Henry J. Sweeney Post 2 Colors

• Sponsored by: Millennium Running
  Sponsor Banner
• Parade Division Banner
• Sponsor Banner:  Strange Brew Tavern
• NH Police Association Pipes & Drums
  Banner: Grand Marshal
• Parade Grand Marshal
• Limo (Lambert Funeral Home)
• Grand Marshal Family
• Family Members Trolley
• Past Parade Grand Marshals- walkers
• Past Grand Marshals Vehicle- Connor Healy limo
  Manchester Police Mounted Unit
  Manchester Police Department Horse Truck and Trailer
• NH Police Association Pipe and Drum vehicle

DIVISION GREEN: SPONSORED BY Amoskeag Beverages

• Sponsor Banner
• Parade Division Banner
• Sponsor Banner: Keith Murphy’s Tap Room
• AOH Pipes & Drums – Manchester, NH
• Banner:  Manchester AOH
  AOH Colors
• AOH Manchester – Rev. William J. Shanahan Division I
  Ken Robinson Jr. Tri-color flag
  Banner:  Ladies AOH
• Ladies AOH – Manchester
• LAOH Vehicle

• Sponsor Banner: Harvey Construction
• McGonagle School of Irish Dance
• Redimix Concrete Truck
• Green Camaro
• NH Wolves vehicle
• NH Wolves Hurling Club
• Sponsor Banner:  Members First Credit Union
• West High School Marching Band
• West High School Marching Band Vehicle
• AOH Pipe Band Vehicle

DIVISION BLUE: Sponsored by Anagnost Companies

• Sponsor Banner
• Parade Division Banner
• Sponsor Banner: McDowell & Morrissette
• Bergen County Pipes and Drums
• Banner: Saint Anselm Field Hockey Champions
• Saint Anselm Women’s Field Hockey
• Saint Anselm Vehicle
• NH State Police Drill Team
• State Elected Officials
• Governor Kelly Ayotte
• Governor Vehicle
• Senator Maggie Hassan
• Congressman Chis Pappas
• Mayor Ruais
• Manchester Board of Aldermen
• Manchester Board of School Committee
• Hillsborough County Sheriff
• Hillsborough County officials
• Sponsor Banner: Roedel Companies
• Bishop Guertin High School Marching Band
• Bishop Guertin High School Marching Band- vehicle

• Sponsor Banner: The ZOO Health Club Bad BRGR
• Gym Dandies Children Circus
• Amoskeag Rugby Club
• Sponsor Banner: Candia Rd. Convenience
• Christine Morrison Dance Academy
• Glen of Imaal Terrier Owners
• Saint Catherine’s of Sienna School
• Manchester Thunder Lacrosse Team
• Sponsor Banner: Auburn Pitts Bar & Grill
• Blues Brothers Vehicle
• Blues Brothers Band
• Fire Truck
• New Hampshire Fisher Cats mascots Fungo and Slider
• New Hampshire Fisher Cats Vehicle
• Winnacunnet High School Marine Corp Jr. ROTC
• Sponsor Banner: AOH Manchester Division 1
• Memorial High School Marching Band
• Memorial Vehicle

DIVISION WHITE: SPONSORED BY AMR

• Sponsor banner
• Parade Division Banner
• Manchester Fire Department Vehicle
• Sponsor Banner: Shaskeen Irish Restaurant & Pub
• New Hampshire Pipes and Drums
• New Hampshire Pipes and Drums- vehicle
• Manchester Fire Department Colors
• Manchester Firefighters
• Manchester Fireman’s Relief Association, 1953 Pumper
• Manchester Fire Department vehicles
• Sponsor Banner: BASC Imaging
• Central High School Marching Band
• Central High School Marching Band-vehicle
• Mount St. Mary Academy School
• Communication Fire Truck
• Sponsor Banner: St.Mary’s Bank
• Amerikids performers
• Amerikids Vehicle

• Miss New Hampshire Volunteer (Vehicle)
• Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program (vehicle)
• Miss NH Teen
• Miss Amazing Teen NH
• Darbster Rescue
• Darbester Rescue vehicle
• Banner: CDM Smith
• McDonough Grimes Irish Dance School- vehicle
• McDonough Grimes Irish Dance School
• Casey Magee’s Leprechaun
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains vehicle
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains NH and VT
• Merrimack County Honor Guard
• Bow Wini-Dip Team
• Sponsor Banner: Cross Insurance
• Bedford High School Marching Band
• Sponsor Banner: Socha Companies
• Bektash High Rollers
• Bektash High Rollers Vehicle

DIVISION GOLD: SPONSORED BY Lansing Melbourne Group

• Sponsor Banner
• Parade Division Banner
• Sponsor Banner- The Wild Rover
• Claddagh Mhor Pipe and Drum
• CT Legion Honor Guard
• Manchester Distillery
• Sponsor Banner: Granite State Tire and Battery
• Melha Shriners- Go Carts with Ramps
• Sponsor Banner: Brady Sullivan
• Muchachos Drum & Bugle Corps
• Hope For Recovery NH
• Irish Wolfhounds vehicle
• Irish Wolfhounds of New England
• British Racing Green MGB

• Immaculate Heart of Mary High School Marching Band
• Boy Scout Troop 110/Cub Pack 101
• Boy Scout Mobile Base Camp- Vehicle
• Boy Scout Troop 1776
• In The Field Irish Dancers- vehicle
• In The Field Irish Dancers
• Ukrainian Group
• Trevor the Stilt Man
• Londonderry Police Department- vehicle
• Sponsor Banner:  Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
• Londonderry High School Marching Lancer Band & Color Guard
• Londonderry High School Marching Lancer Band- vehicle
• Manchester Police Department Security Car

*Banner Carriers – Merrimack High School National Honors Society