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Axios
18-03-2025
- General
- Axios
Bike project could jeopardize St. Patrick's Day parade route
Monday's St. Patrick's Day parade comes with a bit of drama. Why it matters: This could be one of the last years the annual event, which draws hundreds of thousands of people downtown, takes place in its current form. State of play: Construction is scheduled to begin later this year on the $25 million Superior Midway bike lane project, a 2.5-mile bicycle track down the center of Superior Avenue, the main route used for the parade. The project is expected to be completed during the second half of 2026. Friction point: The plan is to split vehicle traffic on Superior Avenue in two, with a raised median for bike lanes and landscaping in the middle. The design would make the street unviable for the large floats and processions featured in the parade. What they're saying: Patrick Murphy, director emeritus for the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, told News 5 the project puts the parade "in jeopardy." "You're gonna squeeze us to a point where we're not gonna survive on Superior," he said. John Togher, executive director of the parade committee, was more diplomatic with Axios. "Our plan is to continue to discuss the future route of the parade with the city," Togher tells us. "Currently, the parade route will remain the same for the 2026 parade as the city is still finalizing the Superior Midway Project." The other side: Cleveland spokesperson Jorge Ramos Pantoja called the parade a "foundational cornerstone" in a statement, but said the city is also responsible for street safety. "In 2024, over 300 people experienced life-changing injury or death as a result of traffic crashes within our city," Pantoja said. "Based on feedback from residents — and data — solutions like the Cleveland Midway Project have proven to increase road safety for everyone, by narrowing lanes, slowing speeds, and reducing crash severity." What's next: Both sides say they're willing to discuss a new downtown parade route beginning in 2027.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Hilton Head's St. Patrick's Day Parade canceled due to threat of high winds, bad storm
The spirit of St. Patrick will live on in Hilton Head this year but his namesake parade will be paused for the safety of the local faithful that have been coming for 39 years to celebrate the day. The committee that puts on the popular St. Patrick's Day Parade on Hilton Head Island has decided to postpone the festivities till 2026 due to the threat of high winds and dangerous weather. According to Dignitary Coordinator Bethanne Carrol, 'If there is even a risk to one person, it's not worth it so we are looking forward to 2026. Next year will be a great parade.' Echoing these sentiments was the 'Irish Fest' Facebook page: 'With great disappointment, the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee must cancel today's parade, due to extreme and potentially dangerous weather approaching. Local emergency services are needed to dedicate themselves to protect the public. We sadly must delay our 40th Anniversary until 2026.' Mayor Alan Perry also expressed concern over the incoming weather and supported the committee's decision to cancel the 2025 event, 'Due to to the weather and logistics it very unfortunate that the parade has been canceled. I've been in constant contact with the committee and fire chief and for the safety of everyone it's best to cancel.'
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
BREAKING: HHI St. Patrick's Day Parade cancelled
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — Due to severe weather, the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day Parade has been cancelled. The Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day Parade committee issued the following statement: 'With great disappointment, the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee must cancel today's parade, due to extreme and potentially dangerous weather approaching. Local emergency services are needed to dedicate themselves to protect the public. Slainte.' At this time there are no plans to reschedule the parade. Stay with WSAV News 3 for weather updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
