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MONTREAL — The streets of downtown Montreal turned green like clockwork on Sunday as its annual St. Patrick's Day parade celebrated its 200th anniversary with the country's new prime minister present. Mark Carney marched in Montreal's St. Patrick's Day parade, his first public event since being sworn in on Friday. Montreal's St. Patrick's Day parade first started on Saint-Paul Street in 1824, and a couple centuries later, this annual tradition is still going strong. "The history of the parade is really the On March 16th, 2025, Montreal turns green to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, as the Irish spirit takes over the streets and the city's most festive venues. The highlight of the celebrations remains the grand annual parade, which kicks off at noon at the intersection of Fort and De Maisonneuve. The 199th Montreal St-Patrick's Parade will take place on Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 12 pm to 3 pm. Get ready to wear green and kiss anyone who’s Irish. Where can I go during St Patrick's As part of the Holy Year 2025, St. Patrick’s Day takes on a special meaning, bringing together faith and heritage in Montreal. Here are the key events not to be missed: Green Mass – Sunday, March 16 at 10:00 A.M. Montrealers were feeling green amid the 200th edition of Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday. More than 120 groups, 20 floats, 60 merchant units, and 3,000 participants marched down Maisonneuve Boulevard on Sunday to celebrate Irish heritage in Quebec. This year’s theme: “Emerald Connections, 200 Years of Unity and Community.” That’s what St. Patrick’s Day in Montreal is all about — and that’s all before noon. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a celebratory event for everyone in the city, regardless of their actual heritage. It’s the headlining party for the holiday as it’ll cover its traditional route along Ste. Catherine. You might also like: Montreal Mayor, Valérie Plante at City Hall on March 10, 2025 to launch St. Patrick’s Day festivities. (Martin Daigle, CityNews) Since 1833, Montreal’s coat of arms has featured the shamrock in recognition of the Irish presence. At the end of the 19th century and until 1900, the Irish were the second largest ethnocultural group in Montreal. St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Monday this year, so many chose to celebrate over the weekend instead. That includes Montreal, where thousands packed the streets for the city's annual parade. As Phil Carpenter reports, this year marks a lucky milestone. Montreal, Quebec. As home to Canada’s longest-running and largest St. Patrick’s Day parade, which dates back to 1824, Montreal goes all-out for this holiday. This Sunday, March 17th, 2024, Montreal gets ready to don its green coat to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with gusto. The annual parade, one of the city's must-see events, kicks off at the corner of Rue Fort and de Maisonneuve at noon. The Saint Patrick's Day parade takes place in downtown Montreal and starts at noon at the corner of Fort and De Maisonneuve streets. During the three-hour parade, hundreds of floats, marching bands, performers and revellers march to celebrate the Irish community. Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Montreal’s parade is one of North America’s longest-running, dating back to 1824. In 2025, the parade will celebrate its 201st anniversary, starting at 12:00 PM on Ste-Catherine Street. Expect colorful floats, marching bands, and plenty of Irish cheer. 2. Toronto’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Bars across Montreal are preparing for one of their biggest nights of the year. This is especially true for the city’s Irish pubs. Here are some of the best spots to celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2025. (Always bring your government-issued ID for proof of age). Irish Pub Night Montreal is gearing up to celebrate a monumental milestone — the 200th edition of the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Taking place this Sunday, March 16, 2025, the annual St. Paddy's Day procession is one of the city's most cherished traditions. MONTREAL — The streets of downtown Montreal turned green like clockwork on Sunday as its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade celebrated its 200th anniversary with the country’s new prime The St. Patrick's Day Parade is a celebration of this multicultural spirit, where people of all backgrounds gather to honour Irish heritage. It’s a day to revel in the shared joy of cultural exchange and unity, showcasing the beauty of Montréal’s diverse population. 5 fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Montreal. March 11, 2025. Cabane Panache free sugar festival returns to Montreal. March 10, 2025 The first time St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated in Canada was in 1759, by Irish soldiers from the Montreal Garrison after the conquest of New France. (Mind you, we’re talking about land that was stolen from North American natives, but that’s how the story was written at the time). The streets of downtown Montreal turned green like clockwork on Sunday as its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade celebrated its 200th anniversary with the country’s new prime minister present
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