2025 Tops St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Rochester
Written by Site Hub on March 15, 2025
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