Greater Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Downtown Hartford • Hartford, CT • Hartford County

Historical Significance

The Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee was formed for the purpose of fostering, promoting, and celebrating the cultural and historical contributions of Irish and Irish- American individuals and groups in Central Connecticut. To achieve this purpose, activities include the sponsorship of the Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade, including the selection of the Parade Person of the Year and the Parade Grand Marshal.

Other activities include sponsorship of the Celtic Sons & Daughters Scholarship program and planning or promoting additional events and activities aimed at promoting Irish culture.

Photo: 2014 Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Brad Horrigan / Hartford Courant)

Photo: 2014 Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Brad Horrigan / Hartford Courant)

Photo: 2014 Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Brad Horrigan / Hartford Courant)

Photo: 2014 Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Brad Horrigan / Hartford Courant)

2014 Parade Route

Sources

The 43th Annual Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade." The Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee.
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Description

The parade begins at Capitol Avenue by the State Capitol, takes a left on Main Street, a left on Asylum, a left on Ford Street, and ends by the Memorial Arch. The parade is held rain or shine. The parade features marchers from local groups and organizations, colorful floats and marching and pipe bands from area communities such as the following:

  • CCCCC
  • Irish American Home Society
  • Hartford
  • Rocky Hill
  • Manchester
  • West Hartford
  • South Windsor
  • Glastonbury
  • East Hartford
  • Wethersfield
  • Newington
  • New Britain

Dates: March usually

Hours: Starts at 11:00 am

Sponsor/ Contact:
Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee
P.O. Box 84
Rocky Hill, CT 06067-0084

Web: http://www.irishamericanparade.com/index.html
Email: info@irishamericanparade.com


Additional Information

Date(s):  1971


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