St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival

Thousands of people flood the streets along Greenville Avenue annually for this Dallas favorite St. Patrick’s Day event, which has been a tradition for more than 40 years. The parade features more than 90 colorful floats, food trucks, local vendors, family-friendly activities and more, culminating in the official parade concert at Energy Square.

Event Details

Dates: In 2023, the event will be held on March 11.

Cost: The parade is free to attend.

Getting there: The parade route starts on Greenville Avenue at Blackwell Street and ends at SMU Boulevard at Central Expressway. Parade-goers are encouraged to ride share or ride the DART Rail, as parking is extremely limited. Recommended DART Rail stations include Mockingbird Station, Lovers Lane Station, and Park Lane Station.

Things To Do and See

The parade area usually features food trucks, exhibitor booths, sponsor exhibits and family friendly activities.
Don’t miss the Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade Official Concert after the parade, located at Energy Square! Previous headliners have included major acts like Jimmy Eat World, Third Eye Blind and Toadies.
Start the day with the St. Paddy's Day Dash 5K!