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Pull out the green pints and fiddles! Montreal is gearing up to celebrate a monumental milestone — the 200th edition of the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Taking place this Sunday, March 16, 2025, the annual St. Paddy's Day procession is one of the city's most cherished traditions. UNITED IRISH SOCIETIES OF MONTREAL Organizers of the St. Patrick’s Parade. PO BOX 97544 Verdun, QC, H4G 3M6 Queen’s Bands drum major Jocelyne Du leads the pipes and drums in a song at the 200th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Montreal on Sunday, March 16, 2025. The streets of downtown Montreal turned green like clockwork on Sunday as its annual St. Patrick's Day parade celebrated its 200th anniversary with the country's new prime minister present. When is the St Patricks Day Parade in Montreal in 2025? The 200th Montreal St-Patrick's Parade will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. What is the path of the St. Patrick Montreal, Québec's St. Patrick’s Day parade dates back to 1824 and is the longest-running Saint Patrick's Day parade in Canada. St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated in Montreal as far back as 1759 by Irish soldiers in the Montreal Garrison following the British conquest of New France.. For a complete history of the parade, click here. When Samara O’Gorman, an actress, writer and Irish studies student, has been crowned queen for the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the United Irish Societies of Montreal announced late Saturday. What is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Montreal? The first Irish arrived in Montreal in the late 17th century, in search of religious freedom and a slice of the New World cake. Montreal’s Irish population is an integral part of the city’s construction and history, including the iconic Victoria Bridge linking the island to the mainland. Officials of the United Irish Societies of Montreal, along with the queen and princesses of the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade at the Lord William Pub in Montreal’s Griffintown on March 14, 2025. (Tehosterihens Deer, CityNews) “We have a theme this year for the parade,” said Lori Morrison, President of the United Irish Societies Of Montreal. Thousands of people lined the streets of Montreal to celebrate St. Patrick's Day for its 200th edition. United Irish Societies of Montreal has been in existence since 1928; Organizes the Montreal St. Patrick’s Parade; Selects Parade Grand Marshal and Chief Reviewing Officer; Organizes the St. Patrick’s Parade Queen Selection Evening; Organizes the Parade Awards Dinner Dance; Raise funds for Christmas food baskets; Supports Sister Societies When is the St Patricks Day Parade in Montreal in 2025? The 200th Montreal St-Patrick's Parade will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. What is the path of the St. Patrick An award was established in 1993 for the community to remember Mr. McDonaugh’s dedication to his heritage and to the humanitarian acts performed during his life. Mr. McDonaugh’s association with the United Irish Societies and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade were longstanding: from 1940 to 1979 he served the organization and the annual parade In 2018, Lauren was named one of the Princesses of the St. Patrick’s Parade of Montréal, which was the beginning of her involvement in the UIS. Although the UIS hosts many events and fundraisers, it is most well known for being the Organizers of the St. Patrick's Parade of Montréal. In 2025, the parade is celebrating its 200th year! This Catholic feast honors Saint Patrick, the evangelizer of Ireland, whose legacy continues to inspire faith communities worldwide. Since 1765, Montreal has proudly carried on this rich tradition. The 200th Montreal St. Patrick’s Parade – Sunday, March 16 at noon. A milestone event in this Jubilee Year! St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl *Early Bird Tickets Are Now Available (Starting at $15)* On March 14th, celebrate St. Paddy’s Day 2025 with exclusive access to several venues! Voted Montreal’s Best St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl 3 years in a row, you’ll stop at some of the best bars in the area. History of St. Patrick’s Day in Canada St. Patrick’s Day is named after Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who played a crucial role in spreading Christianity across the island. The tradition dates back over 1,000 years , and Irish immigrants brought the celebrations to Canada in the 18th century . The United Irish Societies (UIS) of Montreal’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a tradition built on resilience, inclusion, and community spirit. A celebration of Irish heritage, the parade has long been a unifying event for Montrealers of all backgrounds. This year’s theme, “Emerald Montreal Mayor, Valérie Plante at City Hall on March 10, 2025 to launch St. Patrick’s Day festivities. (Martin Daigle, CityNews) Since 1833, Montreal’s coat of arms has featured the shamrock in recognition of the Irish presence. At the end of the 19th century and until 1900, the Irish were the second largest ethnocultural group in Montreal. Alongside the St. Patrick’s Society of Montreal and the Moran Academy of Irish Dance, the Jamaican Association of Montreal and the Côte-des-Neiges Black Community Association, celebrating its
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