"Due to the threat of lightning, strong wind and a possible tornado watch throughout the Greater Baton Rouge area on Saturday, March 15, 2025, the 40th Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day The Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade rolls through the Garden District on Saturday, March 15, 2024. The Baton Rouge tradition began when former and longtime WBRZ chief forecaster Pat Shingleton decided that the Capital City needed a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. What started as a group of “antique cars, convertibles, twirlers, scouts, close family and friends,” Shingleton tells 225 , has now grown to include more than 90 floats "Due to the threat of lightning, strong wind and a possible tornado watch throughout the Greater Baton Rouge area on Saturday, March 15, 2025, the 40th Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day The next time the Wearin’ of the Green, St. Patrick’s Day Parade Falls on St. Patrick’s Day is in the year 2029! St Patrick’s Day itself is always March 17th! For more information on Mardi Gras Parades in Louisiana, follow this link. We hope that these upcoming parade dates are useful to your travel making and event plans. Join the Krewe of 2 for Baton Rouge’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day parade! Pat Shingleton will present the 40th Annual “Wearin of the Green Parade” on Saturday, March 15th. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Breakfast at La Divina Saturday, March 15. Kick off your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with a festive breakfast at La Divina—right on the parade route! Enjoy free parking, St. Paddy’s Day-themed drinks, lively Irish-inspired music, and fun party favors. Seating is limited, so reserve your spot before they’re Pregame Sunday’s Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade with an afternoon packed with live music. Enjoy the epic lineup of Sean Kingston, Parmalee, The Chase Tyler Band and Category 6. Earlapalooza is from 2-10 p.m. Ticket prices vary from $75 to $200. Ivar’s St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza 2025. 2954 Perkins Road. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at one of the Perkins Road Overpass District’s O.G. spots with green beer and free Jell-O shots starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 16. Ivar’s Sports Bar and Grill will also host live music by Pants Party, One Wants, Lauren Lee Band and Geaux DJ. Wearin' of the Green Parade. Sunday, March 16, 2025. The Baton Rouge St. Patrick’s Day Parade has become one of Baton Rouge’s most highly anticipated events of the year. The official parade route and more details will be announced closer to the holiday, so stay tuned! Pull out those "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" T-shirts, iron those spring green pants and find those shamrock-shaped shades — Baton Rouge celebrates St. Patrick's Day on Sunday. The main event, of course BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Baton Rouge returns for its 40th year on Sunday, March 16, after a possible severe weather threat St. Patrick's Day Parade in Baton Rouge. The 40th annual Wearin' of the Green St. Patrick's Day Parade in Baton Rouge will take place on March 15 at 10 a.m. In order to secure a good spot to watch The Wearin' of the Green St. Patrick's Day Parade is a vibrant annual celebration held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, showcasing the city's rich Irish heritage and community spirit. Established in 1986, this family-friendly event has grown over the decades, attracting both locals and visitors to partake in its lively festivities. The Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade is now enjoyed by nearly 100,000 locals and visitors alike, who descend upon Louisiana’s Capital City of Baton Rouge ready for a green, good time. Discover the heart of Baton Rouge's St. Patrick's Day! Join us for a festive celebration of Irish culture at the Wearin' of the Green Parade. WBRZ's broadcast of the parade will start at 11:30 a.m. on Channel 2, and the parade will be rebroadcast on WBRZ+ at 3 p.m. on Sunday and 1 p.m. on Monday — St. Patrick's Day. Report a Typo More Irish Channel Parade: Starts with a Catholic Mass at St. Mary's Church, followed by a parade down Magazine Street, led by the Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Club. Wearin' of the Green Parade: A major event in Baton Rouge includes a parade, live bands, and the 5K Shamrock Run, starting from City Park Golf Course.
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