27-02-2025
St. Patrick's Day parade returns to Minneapolis after 5-year hiatus
The Minneapolis St. Patrick's Day Parade is returning to Nicollet Mall after a stint in Columbia Heights.
Why it matters: "It is the Minneapolis St. Patrick's Day Parade," longtime organizer Judy Clerkin told Axios.
Catch up quick: Clerkin and her husband, Sean, moved the parade to Columbia Heights in 2021 because it was better suited for a drive-thru setup due to COVID restrictions. It stayed there the following years because it got sponsorship support from local businesses.
The latest: Minneapolis officials and businesses have stepped up to support a return, Clerkin said. Organizers are working with a couple sponsors to help offset the costs.
"It was wonderful for the city to notice that we were gone and wanted us back," she said.
Details: The parade begins at 6pm on Monday, March 17 at 6th and Nicollet and ends at 12th and Nicollet.
