Seasonal & Holidays

Philadelphia Celebrates St. Patrick's Day Early With Irish Music, Dancing At Parade

The energy was unmatched as group after group strutted and danced down the streets.

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March 11, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Even though St. Patrick's Day is a week away, Philadelphia on Sunday was already full of green in celebration.

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More than 20,000 people took over the streets in Center City for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade. The event has been filled with music and Irish dancing while drawing countless families out to watch since 1771.

The energy was unmatched as group after group strutted and danced down the streets.

Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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