St. Patrick's Day Parade Cleveland, Ohio March 17, 2025
The 183rd St Patrick's Day Parade in Cleveland was held on Monday March 17, 2025. It began with a gathering of the honorees and dignitaries on the steps of the Cosgrove Center on Superior Ave. This included Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin, Bishops Edward Malesic and Michael Woost and more.
The honorees were Grand Marshal: Shannon M. Corcoran, Irish Mother of the Year: Mary Murphy Joyce, Inside Co-Chair: Katie Schmitt and Outside Co-Chair: Michael Conkey.
Jim Kilbane served as MC.
Thomas McManamon Jr., Bishop Malesic and Jim Kilbane
Katie Schmitt led the singing of the Irish and US anthems.
Katie Schmitt leads the singing of the anthems
Bishop Malesic gave a short prayer and blessing.
Then the big moment as Grand Marshal Shannon Corcoran blew the whistle to start the Parade.
Grand Marshall Shannon Corcoran with the whistle
Watch a video of the entire ceremony on the Cosgrove steps.
You can follow these links to see photos of the entire Parade, split up by Division.
Watch the video of highlights of the entire Parade (in order).
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