Denver goes green for its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025. This year, the route starts at 19th and Wynkoop then proceeds down Wynkoop to 17th, south to Blake and then marches down Blake to 27th and beyond.
Insiders say the best spot to view the dancers, musicians and more is south of 20th Ave. on Blake Street (which will be renamed Tooley St. for the parade). Be prepared for crowds and standing room only if you choose this spot. Some folks arrive as early as 5 a.m.
This is one of the largest St. Patty’s parades in the country (an estimated 300,000 spectators along the 15-block route) with floats, clowns, pipe bands, Irish step dancers, military honorees, horses, stagecoaches and more. The entire parade lasts up to four hours!
The best place for families is at the end of the parade on Blake Street from 23rd to 27th avenues.
Here’s a map of the parade route:
Some of the restaurants, pubs and bars have special early bird activities such as an Irish breakfast special or an activity that will give you a place to stay while waiting for the parade to start.
Find more parking information here.
Insiders suggest using public transportation, if possible.