2025 Tops St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Rochester

The 2025 Tops St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, starting at 12:30 p.m. in downtown Rochester. The event will be live-streamed online for those unable to attend in person.

Parade Route & Schedule
The parade begins at the corner of East Avenue and Alexander Street, moves down Main Street, and ends at Main and Fitzhugh Street. Key events include:

9:30 a.m. – Runnin’ of the Green 5-mile race
10:30 a.m. – Raising of the Flags Ceremony at Monroe County Office
12:30 p.m. – Parade kickoff
1:00-4:00 p.m. – Celtic Family Faire at Hilton Garden Inn

Honorees for 2025
Grand Marshal – The Mary Cariola Center
Community Leader of the Year – Larry Staub
Citizen of the Year – Brett Sobieraski
Business Leader of the Year – Kristin Joubert
Sportsperson of the Year – Karen & Gerard Iglesia

Parking & Road Closures
City parking garages will be open, with some offering free parking until 4 p.m. Multiple roads will be closed, including sections of East Avenue and Main Street.

Source: Rochester First