Hartford Area St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

St. Patrick's Day is one of the biggest celebrations in the United States; you don't have to be Irish to wear your green with pride during this fun family festival. St. Patrick's Day in Hartford is does not get left out of this famous festival. Throughout the Hartford area you will find a number St. Patrick's Day celebrations occurring.

The biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration in Hartford is the annual parade. For many years downtown Hartford has been host to a large St. Patrick's Day parade. It is normally held on the Saturday or Sunday prior to St. Patrick's Day if the holiday falls on a weekday. This way the entire family can enjoy the parade. The Hartford St. Patrick's Day parade usually starts at 11am. The best way to get the current years date and time is to check your local newspaper in the weeks leading up to St. Patrick's Day.

This annual Hartford area St. Patrick's Day celebration begins by the State Capitol on Capitol Avenue. It then proceeds left down Main Street, left again onto Asylum Street and then left onto Ford Street. The Hartford St. Patrick's Day parade ends its route at Memorial Arch. If the weather is inclement don't let that discourage you. The Hartford St. Patrick's Day parade is held even if it is rainy. Just think of the rain as a way of connecting with your Irish roots. Make sure to arrive early for the parade to get a good viewing spot.

Besides the Hartford area's largest St. Patrick's Day celebration downtown Hartford is also host to the annual Parade Mass. Each year this mass is held to honour the parade's Grand Marshal and other parade participants. The annual St. Patrick's Day parade mass is held at St. Peter's Church on Main Street in Hartford.

The second largest St Patrick's Day celebration in the Hartford area is the New Haven St. Patrick's Day parade. This Hartford area St. Patrick's Day celebration has been running for just over fifty years and is a popular event for families.

On St. Patrick's Day and the days leading up to the celebrations in the Hartford area there are always a number of smaller events taking place. One of the most popular is the annual corned beef dinner hosted by the Glastonbury Irish American Home, located in Glastonbury. There are also musical events featuring Irish music and composers in around the Hartford area. Check the paper for the current years events.

A great place to head for the Hartford area St. Patrick's Day celebrations is an Irish pub. There are a couple in the Hartford area. Two worth checking out are The Half Door, probably Hartford's best Irish bar and the Vaughan's Public House another great bar with an Irish atmosphere. Both Irish pubs serve Guinness and traditional Irish food.

If you are living in or visiting the Hartford area during St. Patrick's Day rest assured that you will have plenty of opportunity to wear your best green and join in the celebrations. There are plenty of Hartford area St. Patrick's Day celebrations to keep the whole family entertained.