29th Annual York Saint Patrick's Day Parade

On Saturday March 17, 2012 the 29th Annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade in York, PA will kick off at 1pm at the intersection of Market and Penn Streets, heading East.  The parade ends on Market Street between Queen and Duke Streets.  

Many restaurants, food vendors and shops will be participating in the festivities, with specials, discounts and/or extended hours with activities starting as early as 8am.   View a full list of activities here. (in PDF format).
-At Martin Library, dancers from the McGinley School of Irish Dance will perform from 11:30am-12pm.  
-Central Market will have live music and dancing at 9am and 9pm.  Children may make Irish Potato Candy at 10am at Rojahn Performance Kitchen.  Ni Riain School of Irish Dance dancers will be performing on and off between 11am-12pm.   
-Continental Square (George and Market Streets) will offer many activities including free caricature drawings for kids from 11:15am-1:15pm, large coloring table for kids, live music and dancing beginning at 12 noon and Saint Patrick's Day novelties will be sold.
-Live music and free blood pressure screenings will be available at Noon on Cherry Lane. 
-Dancing by the McGinley School of Irish Dance at 12 noon at the York Emporium.


The non-profit volunteer organization celebrates Saint Patrick's Day in York and also promotes the Celtic arts and heritage throughout the year.  Visit their website at http://www.yorksaintpatricksdayparade.org/index.html for more information or to support the cause.  There are many events in York scheduled throughout the year that benefit the organization. 

2010 Saint Patrick's Day Photos by The Susquehanna Photograph
2009 and 2010 York Saint Patrick's Day Photos on Flickr. 


Will you be attending the 2012 Saint Patrick's Day Parade in York?

The Big Walk at John Rudy Park

Sunday March 20, 2011 John Rudy Park will be hosting The Big Walk to walk off obesity; the first in a series.  This is a free event and no registration is required- just show up!  The Big Walk begins at 1PM.  Bring your family, friends and a water bottle to walk John Rudy's trails- anywhere from 1/4 a mile to 3 1/4 miles.

John Rudy Park is located at
400 Mundis Race Rd.
York, PA 17406


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LEGO Racers Kids Event at Borders

On Saturday March 26, 2011 at 2PM Borders is hosting a Lego Racers Kids Event.  Kids are invited to join this interactive racing event.  Space is limited.  Contact Borders for more information: 717-755-0800




Borders of York is located at
3000 Whiteford Road
York, PA 17402







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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Movie Event at Borders

On Saturday March 19, 2011 at 2PM kids Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans can celebrate the latest movie at Borders with trivia, games, Wimpy activities and more.  Fans can submit Diary of a Wimpy Kid book reviews with the chance to have their review published on Borders.com. 


Call the store for more details: 717-755-0800
Borders of York is located at
3000 Whiteford Road
York, PA 17402



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2011 York Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Click here to view info for the 2012 York Saint Patrick's Day Parade!

On Saturday March 12, 2011 the 28th Annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade in York, PA will kick off at 1pm at the intersection of Market and Penn Streets.  The parade ends on Market Street between Queen and Duke Streets.  Various local dancing companies and musicians will be performing throughout the fair route starting at 10:30AM.  Many restaurants, food vendors and shops will be participating in the festivities, with specials, discounts and/or extended hours.  A full list of activities and events can be found HERE (in PDF format).

The non-profit volunteer organization celebrates Saint Patrick's Day in York and also promotes the Celtic arts and heritage throughout the year.  Visit their website at http://www.yorksaintpatricksdayparade.org/index.html for more information or to support the cause.  There are many events in York scheduled throughout the year that benefit the organization. 

2010 Saint Patrick's Day Photos by The Susquehanna Photograph
2009 and 2010 York Saint Patrick's Day Photos on Flickr.