5 Reasons Why You Should Attend the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival in St. Louis MO

St. Patrick's Day is a great holiday where everyone, no matter what culture, becomes Irish for the day. While you could spend the holiday clinking glasses of Guinness in an Irish Pub, there are other activities in the St. Louis area you can check out to get the full St. Patty's Day experience. Below is a list of the top five reasons why you should attend the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival in St. Louis, MO.

1.  The Parade 

The St. Patrick's Day Parade in St. Louis is one of the most popular St. Patty's Day events in the country. This parade will feature more than 120 different floats and inflatable cartoon character balloons, as well as more than 5000 marchers making their way from Market Street to Broadway and Clark. Food and drinks will be available throughout the parade route, so you and your friends or family can have a great time and stay nourished during the parade.

2.  The Entertainment 

There will be loads of fun activities for St. Patty's Day in St. Louis. There will be a variety of fun villages you can visit throughout the day's festivities. The Irish Village, located in Ballpark Village, will open at 9:00 AM and will feature a variety of bands that'll perform on the main stage. The Leprechaun Village, being held in the Aloe Plaza, will feature activities and entertainment for all ages.

3.  The Run 

On Saturday, March 11, the 39^th St. Patrick's Day Parade Run will commence at 9:00 AM before the parade begins at noon. This run will feature about 8,000 participants who will run five miles. The run is open to all ages and skill levels. Prizes will be handed out through different categories for participants. Runners and spectators are encouraged to head to Ballpark Village for post-run concessions and live entertainment.

4.  The "Meet the Irish" Dinner 

The "Meet the Irish" Dinner will be held at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark the night before the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The evening will feature cocktails and entertainment before dinner is served. During the dinner, different dignitaries from Ireland, who will ride in the parade, will be introduced. After you've finished your dinner, you can burn off the calories by dancing.

5.  Celebrating with Friends and Family

Above all, one of the best reasons to attend the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival is having fun and celebrating the holiday with your friends and family. You can don your green attire, dance a jig, and raise a glass, but the most important part of the celebration is the people you're celebrating with. You'll make memories you can look back on for years. 

Don't have any plans for St. Patrick's Day? Why not grab your friends and family and head to the St. Louis St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival to make it a memorable holiday?