The Stamford St. Patrick's Day Parade Is March 1: Here's What To Know

STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford St. Patrick's Day parade is set for Saturday, March 1, rain or shine.

The Route

The parade will step off at 2 p.m. and go down Summer Street. Marchers will take a left on Main Street, then a left on Atlantic Street up to Bedford Street where the parade will finish at the corner of Walton Place.

Community marching units, pipe bands, dancers and school organizations are expected to participate in the parade.

Stamford police are encouraging residents to be mindful of traffic delays and to use alternative routes.

To view the planned road closures, click here.

The Grand Marshal

The grand marshal will be Bridget "Bridie" Barron.

For 36 years, Barron and her husband Mike owned and operated Burns Tavern in Stamford, while also owning Hamilton Liquors for over a decade.

A mainstay in the community, Burns Tavern is more than just a business - it’s a gathering place where many Irish newcomers to Stamford have found friendship, support and community.

Born in Ireland, County Longford in 1935, Barron emigrated to the United States in 1955 at the age of 20, traveling on the Ocean Liner Franconia.

After a stay in Brooklyn, Barron came to New Canaan where she met her future husband, Michael J. Barron. In 1959, the couple married and settled in Stamford.

Honoring Future 5

As part of the parade, the Irish American Cultural Society of Stamford will be honoring Future 5, a Stamford mentoring group that has been supporting students from diverse backgrounds for nearly 15 years.

For updates on the parade, click here.