Road Closures, Parking Restrictions Announced For Greenwich St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025

Information via the Greenwich Police Department

GREENWICH, CT — The town will host its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, which police noted will affect traffic in the downtown area.

In a Facebook post, police provided the following information regarding road closures and parking restrictions on March 23, 2025:

Parade Route and Timing

• The parade will begin at 2 p.m. from the Town Hall southern parking lot.
• The parade will travel north to US Route #1, proceed east on Greenwich Avenue and continue down the avenue to the bottom, where it will disband at Steamboat Road.

Parking Restrictions

• No parking will be allowed on the east side of Greenwich Avenue from West Putnam Avenue to Steamboat Road, starting at 10 a.m.
• No parking will also be enforced on the west side of Greenwich Avenue from Bruce Place (Greenwich Commons Park) to Steamboat Road beginning at 10 a.m.
• Strict enforcement; vehicles parked illegally will be towed.

Road Closures

• Dayton Avenue will be closed at noon from Field Point Road to the entrance of the supermarket for parade trucks, floats and other elements.
• Road closures downtown will begin at approximately 1:30 p.m. to prepare for the parade. Please plan alternate routes.
• Route #1 will be closed from Dearfield Drive to Lafayette Place from 1:45 p.m. until approximately 3 p.m.

Detours and Traffic Management

• Detour signs and police officers will be positioned throughout the downtown area to facilitate safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Roads will be reopened as the parade passes and it is deemed safe to do so.
• Please plan accordingly and allow for extra travel time as disruptions are expected.

"Thank you for your cooperation and support in making the St. Patrick's Day Parade a successful and safe event for all," police said on Facebook.