What to know for the Pittston St. Patrick's Parade
The City of Pittston Police Department is reminding people of road closures due to the Saint Patrick's Parade on Saturday.
Police say roads throughout the city and downtown area will shut down at 10:00 a.m. for The Leprechaun Loop Run/Walk.
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Police say the roads will open back up around 12:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.
According to the Pittston City St. Patrick's Parade Facebook page, they recommend parking at the Greater Pittston YMCA, Saint John's Church, behind City Hall, Quinn's Market, Pittston Memorial Library (front and back), and at the Upper Tomato Festival Lot.
The parade group says if you plan on enjoying one of the downtown bars, you are strongly encouraged to get a ride or use Uber/Lyft.
There are port-o-potties located in the Anthracite Fitness Factory Parking Lot and in the lower Tomato Festival lot.
The parade starts at the Turkey Hill at the south end of town. It travels north on Main Street, loops onto Kennedy Boulevard at the Coal Miner Statue, and then ends near Pizza Hut.
There will be an emcee in the lower Tomato Festival lot, which will be the busiest. The parade group says if you are looking for excitement, that is where to head. If you are looking for a quieter spot they are usually located at the beginning and the end of the route.
The 12th annual parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 1.
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