Special Events
The Erie Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Sponsored by Saint Patrick Parish and the Knights and Ladies of Saint Patrick, the parade is held on the Saturday before March 17th or on Saint Patrick's Day itself if it falls on the Saturday. Featuring local bands and groups from throughout the greater Erie Community, the parade launches at 11th and State Streets and ends at Saint Patrick Church. More photos from this event!


EVENTS
We hold special events throughout the year.
The two events that feature the irish heritage include the annual parade for St. Patrick's day and the Erie Irish Festival.

Saint Patricks Day ParadeKnights and LadiesKnights and Ladies of St. PatsIrish Cultural Society
Rainbow Gardens - Erie Irish FestivalErie Irish Festival featuring Rince na Tiarna Irish DancersErie Irish Festival boothErie Irish Festival featuring Rince na Tiarna Irish Dancers
The Erie Irish Festival

This festival marks the half-way point to Saint Patrick's Day! Held at Rainbow Gardens on the weekend closest to September 17th, this three day festival brings together Irish musicians from around the country, the award winning Rince na tier na School of Irish dance, Irish vendors, authentic irish food and beverages and an irish bake sale.
Please visit  ERIEIRISHFESTIVAL.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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St. Patrick's Day Parade 2013
* Our annual parade in downtown Erie.

St. Patrick Parish 175th Banquet
* A special event for our 175th year was celebrated with parishioners at the Bayfront Convention Center.

175th Anniversary Video
* A special presentation featuring Saint Patrick's through the years.

Knights & Ladies of Saint Patrick
* Dinner & Marching in the Saint Patrick's Day Parade on State Street in March.

Easter 2012 Mass
* Here's a wonderful photogallery of a full church & beautiful decorations.

Dinner at the Cauley Memorial Auditorium
* Bringing together sister parishes of Saint Hedwig & Saint Patrick.
Photo Galleries from our Special Events
Photo galleries of our special events...