Detroit St. Patrick's Parade facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Detroit St. Patrick's Parade |
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| Genre | Parade |
| Date(s) | The Sunday preceding St. Patrick's Day |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Corktown, Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Inaugurated | 1958 |
| Attendance | 80,000 |
| Organised by | United Irish Societies |
| Sponsor | Ford Motor Company |
| Website | detroitstpatricksparade.com |
The Detroit St. Patrick's Parade is a fun yearly event. It's a parade held in Corktown, a historic part of Detroit, Michigan. This parade happens on the Sunday before St. Patrick's Day. It's a big celebration of Irish culture and heritage.
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History of the Parade
This parade has been happening every year since 1958. The only times it didn't happen were in 2020 and 2021. This was because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The United Irish Societies group organizes this big event. The very first parade was actually in Dearborn, Michigan.
Who Organizes the Parade?
The United Irish Societies are in charge of the Detroit St. Patrick's Parade. They work hard to make sure this yearly celebration happens. Their goal is to share and celebrate Irish culture. They also honor the history of Irish people in Detroit.
Where Does the Parade Go?
Today, the parade starts at a place called UIS Irish Plaza. It then travels along Michigan Avenue. The route goes right through the historic Corktown neighborhood. Many people come to watch the parade. About 80,000 people attend each year.
See also
- Culture of Detroit
- List of holiday parades
External links
- detroitstpatricksparade.com, The United Irish Society's official website for the parade
Images for kids
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The official logo of the parade.
 | DeHart Hubbard |
 | Wilma Rudolph |
 | Jesse Owens |
 | Jackie Joyner-Kersee |
 | Major Taylor |
