2025 Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade: A Celebration of Irish Pride and Community

The streets of New Haven, Connecticut, came alive on Sunday, March 16, 2025, as thousands gathered to celebrate the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade. As one of the largest and most anticipated St. Patrick’s Day events in the Northeast, this historic parade brought together marching bands, fire and police units, military tributes, Irish dance performances, and festive floats for an unforgettable afternoon of Irish pride and community spirit.

A Rich History of Irish Heritage in New Haven

The Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade has deep roots, tracing its origins back to 1842. Organized by the Associated Irish Societies, this parade is a long-standing tradition that honors the contributions of the Irish-American community to Connecticut and beyond. Over the years, it has grown into a massive annual event, attracting tens of thousands of spectators and featuring participants from various civic organizations, schools, and businesses.

Parade Highlights

The 2025 parade was filled with spectacular performances, elaborate floats, and remarkable tributes. Here are some of the standout participants that made this year’s event truly special:

First Responders and Military Tributes

🚒 New Haven Fire Department Local 825 & Fire Apparatus – A salute to New Haven’s bravest firefighters
🚔 New Haven Police Emerald Society – Representing the city’s finest officers with honor and tradition
🎖️ Connecticut State Police Honor Guard & Vehicles – Paying tribute to the dedicated service of law enforcement
🇺🇸 Marine Cadets of America & Second Company Governor's Foot Guard – Demonstrating military precision and patriotism
🕊️ JK343 FDNY 9/11 Tribute – A moving tribute to the heroes of September 11, 2001

Marching Bands and Musical Performances

🥁 King Robinson Marching Jaguar Band & Hillhouse Marching Band – Electrifying performances that energized the crowd
🎶 The Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band & Celtic Cross Pipes & Drums – Traditional Irish music at its finest
🎷 Roberto Clemente Band – Showcasing diverse musical talent in the parade

Cultural and Community Groups

💃 Lenihan School of Irish Dance – Irish step dancers bringing culture to life
🎭 Knights of Columbus Honor & Color Guard & Judicial Marshal Services Honor Guard – Representing time-honored traditions
🚜 1951 Willys M38 Military Jeep – A historic military tribute
🚎 The Pizza Bus & The Royal Pizza Float – Creative and fun entries that delighted spectators
🍺 New England Brewing Co – A favorite among parade-goers, bringing local flavor to the celebration

A Parade to Remember

The 2025 Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade was an incredible showcase of Irish culture, community engagement, and historical tradition. Families lined the streets to enjoy the parade’s stunning visuals, lively music, and touching tributes to first responders and military personnel.

Watch the Full Highlights: 🎥 Check out our exclusive parade video capturing all the best moments, featuring first responders, musicians, cultural performers, and more!

📸 Browse Our Photo Gallery to relive the most memorable sights from this year’s parade!

A Heartfelt Apology

We regret that we couldn’t capture the entire parade, as we had another gig to attend. However, we hope you enjoy the footage and photos we were able to record! Thank you for watching and celebrating with us! ☘️🎉

Additionally, Mayor Dorinda Borer, as a past Grand Marshal, we sincerely apologize! We tried to get your attention, but with so many people calling your name, it was difficult to reach you.

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Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer le lancement prochain de la Nouvelle Série Musicale de BISTRO BUDDY, créée en partenariat avec LiveMusicEvents.org ! Ce projet majeur est presque terminé, et nous recherchons des groupes, artistes et salles de concert pour nous rejoindre.

Annonce de notre prochaine programmation

Voici un aperçu exclusif de la première vague de concerts :

• BooYah! en live à Arch Street Tavern
• Mystic Dead en live à Arch Street Tavern
• Cliffside Push en live à Ryan's Sports Bar and Grill
• West End Tenors en live à Arch Street Tavern Jazz Night – Présenté par Keenan Asbridge
• Steal Your Funk – Concert caritatif annuel des fêtes au Park City Music Hall
• Cliffside Push en live à RoadRunner Kitchen + Bar
• Et bien plus encore bientôt !

…et ce n'est que le début de ce qui vous attend !

我们激动地宣布即将推出 BISTRO BUDDY 全新音乐系列，该系列由 LiveMusicEvents.org 联合打造！这一重要项目已接近完成，我们正在寻找 乐队、表演者和音乐场地 加入我们的行列。

即将到来的演出阵容

以下是首批演出的抢先预览：

• BooYah! 现场演出 – Arch Street Tavern
• Mystic Dead 现场演出 – Arch Street Tavern
• Cliffside Push 现场演出 – Ryan's Sports Bar and Grill
• West End Tenors 爵士之夜 – Arch Street Tavern（主持人：Keenan Asbridge）
• Steal Your Funk – 年度假日慈善演出 – Park City Music Hall
• Cliffside Push 现场演出 – RoadRunner Kitchen + Bar
• 更多精彩演出即将公布！

……这仅仅是个开始！

Estamos empolgados em anunciar o lançamento da Nova Série Musical do BISTRO BUDDY, criada em parceria com LiveMusicEvents.org! Este grande projeto está quase pronto, e estamos à procura de bandas, artistas e locais de música para se juntarem a nós.

Apresentamos Nossa Próxima Programação

Aqui está um vislumbre da primeira onda de apresentações:

• BooYah! Ao Vivo no Arch Street Tavern
• Mystic Dead Ao Vivo no Arch Street Tavern
• Cliffside Push Ao Vivo no Ryan's Sports Bar and Grill
• West End Tenors Ao Vivo no Jazz Night do Arch Street Tavern – Apresentado por Keenan Asbridge
• Steal Your Funk – Show Beneficente Anual de Fim de Ano no Park City Music Hall
• Cliffside Push Ao Vivo no RoadRunner Kitchen + Bar
• Mais atrações em breve!

…e isso é apenas o começo do que está por vir!

¡Estamos emocionados de anunciar el próximo lanzamiento de la Nueva Serie Musical de BISTRO BUDDY, creada en asociación con LiveMusicEvents.org! Este gran proyecto está casi completo y estamos buscando bandas, artistas y locales de música para unirse a nosotros.

Anunciando Nuestro Próximo Cartel

Aquí tienes un adelanto de la primera ola de presentaciones:

• BooYah! en vivo en Arch Street Tavern
• Mystic Dead en vivo en Arch Street Tavern
• Cliffside Push en vivo en Ryan's Sports Bar and Grill
• West End Tenors en vivo en Arch Street Tavern Jazz Night – Presentado por Keenan Asbridge
• Steal Your Funk – Show Benéfico Anual de Navidad en Park City Music Hall
• Cliffside Push en vivo en RoadRunner Kitchen + Bar
• ¡Y mucho más por venir!

…¡y esto es solo el comienzo de lo que está por venir!