38th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade In Indianapolis: Schedule

INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- Gather all your green clothing and get ready to head downtown Indianapolis for the 38th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Friday, March 16 at 11:30 a.m. The Hoosier Lottery festive fun will start at North Pennsylvania Street and crowds will gather along the parade route, which ends at Meridian and Vermont, according to a release. A free Parade Block Party opens at 9 a.m. to the public on Vermont Street between Meridian and Pennsylvania streets, featuring Irish entertainment, food, displays and a beer garden.

Dozens of groups, organizations and other community members from across the area will take part in the parade.

There will also be performances taking place on the Hoosier Lottery "Imagine That" stage on Vermont Street, detailed at indystpats.com.

For more details including a complete schedule of Friday's parade events, visit indystpats.com, downtownindy.org.

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