St. Patrick’s Parade
Each year, the Irish American Heritage Society organizes and facilitates the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Augusta, GA.
For more details on this year’s parade, please see the information below:
Date:
48th St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Monday, March 17th, 2025
Beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Special Thank You to Our Sponsors!
SET-UP TIMES & PERTINENT INFORMATION
Date: Monday, March 17, 2025
Setup Location: James Brown Arena Parking Lot
Arrival Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Participants must be in their assigned locations by 1:30 p.m. at the latest.
Parade Start Time: 2:00 p.m. promptly
PARADE ROUTE
Parade participants will queue in the designated area.
The Parade will exit the James Brown Arena Parking Lot on 7th Street
It will turn left onto Green Street
It will turn right onto 11th Street
It will turn right onto Broad Street
It will end at 6th Street
Participants are asked to return to the James Brown Arena from here.
LINE-UP & STAGING INFO
Parade Captains will be stationed within the staging lot. Unit and row locations will be assigned at check-in.
ANIMALS
You must keep up with the parade unit in front of you. Please do not stop to let spectators pet or take pictures with animals. All animals must provide their own clean-up staff. Any unit not abiding can be removed from the parade and prohibited from future participation.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
By participating in the parade, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is organized, facilitated, and privately funded by the Irish American Heritage Society Parade Committee. As such, the Parade Committee and its Chair have the sole discretion on all matters pertaining to the parade and its operation.
All entries must provide family-oriented entertainment consistent with the celebration in honor of St. Patrick and of Irish-American Heritage.
Each entry is responsible for the conduct of all of its participants.
Alcohol is not permitted in the parade.
In order to maintain a safe buffer between the parade and spectators, objects - including candy - may not be tossed from floats or vehicles. Candy may be handed out curbside by walking groups only.
The Parade Committee has the right to inspect all units prior to and during the parade.
The driver of each vehicle must be a qualified, licensed driver. Proof of a valid driver's license must be provided if requested.
All vehicle entries must be insured to the satisfaction of the Parade Committee. Proof of insurance must be provided if requested.
Each vehicle must keep pace with the preceding unit while maintaining a minimum safe distance of 10 feet.
The Parade Committee reserves the right to exclude any entry from participation.
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Matt Kelly
Parade Chairman
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2021-2024 | Mr. Tyler Snead
2014 - 2020 | Mr. Jimbo Thrash
2006 - 2013 | Mr. Jason Scherer
2003 - 2005 | Mr. Earl Lovering
2001 - 2002 | Mr. Joel Surles
1998 - 2001 | Mr. Noel Schweers
1997 - 1998 | Mr. Sean Burke
1994 - 1996 | Mr. Kevin Kelly
1991 - 1993 | Mr. Ray Brady
1989 - 1990 | Mr. Philip Kelly
1981 - 1988 | Mr. John Scherer
1979 - 1980 | Mr. Charles Anderson
1978 | Mr. John Scherer -
Patrick Douglas, Jr.
Matt Kelly
Connor Doyle
Marshall Snead
Connor Tierney -
Kaylee Snead
Austin Snead
Clare Mulherin
Egan Kelly
William Prince
Clay Blalock
Karson Broome
Shane Meehan
Rhonda Bates
Abby Raforth
Zach Sasser
Trexel Bolick
Derek Snead
Matt Klimas
Dennis Douglas
Ben Waters
Robin Cole
Katie Avant
Stephen Hickey
David Waters