St. Patrick's Parade on Friday, March 15, 2019 in Bridgeport

The Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Committee announced its annual parade will begin Friday, March 15, 2019 at noon at Broad Street by the Webster Bank Arena. The procession will march north to Fairfield Avenue, turn east and return to the Arena along Main Street with a reviewing stand across from the Barnum Museum. It will be led by 2019 Grand Marshal Peter F. Carroll in a horse and buggy.

Before the march begins, the Rev. Frank Joseph Caggiano, the bishop of Bridgeport, will give an 8 a.m. Mass at the Saint Augustine Cathedral at 359 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. It will be followed by a Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall at 9:30 AM at 45 Lyon Terrace. The Grand Marshal's Breakfast honoring Carroll is at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn. Tickets are $25.

Following the parade is the Post Parade Luncheon back at the Holiday Inn featuring a corned beef dinner. Tickets are $30 per person. For reservations, visit the parade's website at http://stpatricksdaybridgeport...