Thousands filled Center Avenue for the Bay City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2025. Every year since the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Bay City has drawn thousands to its downtown to celebrate. In 2025, the Bay City St. Patrick’s Day Festival celebrates 70 years of shamrocks and shenanigans. The event is more than a celebration. It’s also meant to unite the city around a common theme. The 70th Bay City St. Patrick's Day Parade will see thousands of people line Center Avenue to celebrate Irish culture at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16. Businesses from across the Great Lakes Bay Saturday, March 15, 2025 4:00 pm Our Lady of Peace – St. Mary’s Church 507 N. Walnut Street, Bay City, MI 48706. Please join our Parade Marshal, Queens Court and Association members at a Mass/Service honoring St. Patrick. Family-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Event Thursday, March 13, 2025 – Monday, March 17, 2025 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Busch Gardens with Irish spirit, green beer and festive fun! BARC Bay City St. Patrick's Day Races Updated : Mar. 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM EDT The Bay Area Runners Club is hosting its Bay City St. Patrick's Day races this weekend. The Bay City St. Patrick's Day Parade Association wishes to share details regarding the 70th Annual Bay City St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade starts at 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Viewers on the parade route should plan on being in place by 1:00 p.m. The parade starts at Center and Park Avenues and ends at Center Avenue and Water Street. THE 52nd BAY CITY ST. PATRICK’S DAY RACES TAKE PLACE MARCH 15 & 16 in 2025! Join Bay Area Runners Club and Presenting Sponsor Jolt Credit Union at the 52nd running of the Bay City St. Patrick’s Day Races - named by Runner’s World as one of America’s stellar St. Patrick’s Day runs. Bay City Players, 1214 Columbus, Bay City Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Seniors/Students, Kids 8 & Under - Free. We are thrilled to announce Katelyn has been crowned our 2025 St. Patrick's Day Queen! A big congratulations also to our 1st Runner-Up, Madison and 2nd Runner-Up Alexia! Your grace, poise, and dedication truly shined on stage. Media ReleaseThe Bay City St. Patrick's Day Parade Association wishes to share details regarding the 70th Annual Bay City St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade starts at 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Viewers on the parade route should plan on being in place by 1:00 p.m. The parade starts at Center and Park Avenu Since 1955, the Bay City St. Patrick’s Day Parade has celebrated all things Irish as floats roll down Center Avenue and spectators line the streets. On Sunday, March 16, families, friends and Bay City this year is also celebrating its 52nd annual Bay Area Runners Club Bay City St. Patrick’s Day races. This year’s event includes the creation of a standalone event for the Irish Double, a popular race for the past decade that combines the 8- and 5-kilometer races. The Bay Area Runners Club is hosting its Bay City St. Patrick's Day races this weekend. #Sponsored by the Saginaw Spirit BARC Bay City St. Patrick's Day Races Updated : Mar. 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM EDT The Bay Area Runners Club is hosting its Bay City St. Patrick's Day races this weekend. Bay City St. Patrick's Day Races is on Saturday March 15, 2025 to Sunday March 16, 2025. It includes the following events: 5K RUN, Leprechaun 1 Mile, Irish Double, 8K RUN, 5K WALK - COMPETITIVE, 5K WALK - NON-COMPETITIVE, Leprechaun 1/4 mile, Leprechaun 1/2 mile, and (NEW) 13 & Under 5K WALK - NON-COMPETITIVE. The St. Patrick's Day Races in Bay City are on their 52nd year of races and saw thousands of racers from young to old across two days on March 15 and 16 2025. Starting with the Leprechaun Races on Get details for the Bay City St. Patrick's Day Parade—route, schedule, and tips for enjoying Michigan's biggest Irish celebration! Since 1955, the Bay City St. Patrick’s Day Parade has celebrated all things Irish as floats roll down Center Avenue and spectators line the streets. On Sunday, March 16, families, friends and BARC Bay City St. Patrick's Day Races Updated : Mar. 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM EDT The Bay Area Runners Club is hosting its Bay City St. Patrick's Day races this weekend. Dana Masure-Judge, left, and her daughter, Lily, look at a dog wearing a hat, with Flappy’s Bake House during the 69th annual Bay City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 17, 2024.
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