Grand Rapids hosts 46th annual St. Patrick's Day parade

mlive.com — March 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM UTC

Grand Rapids celebrated St. Patrick's Day with the 46th annual parade and the newly relocated Irish Off Ionia festival on March 15. The festival, previously known as Irish On Ionia, attracted thousands to Calder Plaza. The event featured live music, Irish dancers, and various food and drink options. Attendees enjoyed warm weather, with temperatures reaching 71 degrees, making it one of the warmest days of 2025. In addition to the parade and festival, other celebrations included a 5K run, a charcuterie workshop, and a bar crawl. A comedy drag show is scheduled for March 16.

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