The United Irish American Association (UIAA) is delighted to announce the St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Sunday, March 16th at 2:00PM on Delaware Avenue in the City of Buffalo.
UIAA Mission:
To conduct a great family friendly, religious, patriotic, and civic event in Buffalo that honors Saint Patrick and displays the Irish contributions to our community and country.
UIAA Mission:
To conduct a great family friendly, religious, patriotic, and civic event in Buffalo that honors Saint Patrick and displays the Irish contributions to our community and country.
Parade Theme: "Hail to St. Patrick! God Bless America & Support Our Troops.
Honor Our Frontline Workers"
2025 Saint Patrick's Day Parade
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Delaware Avenue @ 2 PM
Live Streaming of the Parade:
To march in the Parade:
VIEW/PRINT PARADE APPLICATION
To donate to and/or sponsor the Parade:
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United Irish-American Assn.
245 Abbott Road
Buffalo, N.Y. 14220
The 2025 St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshal
Fr. Dave Richards
Fr. Dave Richards
The United Irish American Association (UIAA) elected Fr. Dave Richards as Grand Marshal for the 2025 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Fr. Dave and His family are very excited and proud to be selected for this once in a lifetime honor!
As Grand Marshal, Fr. Dave has selected his mother Margaret Mary Richards, his sisters Elizabeth Sheehan & Molly Kooshoian and his brother John Richards as Deputy Marshals. A contingent of family and friends will be marching behind Fr. Dave to support him in this once in a lifetime honor.
UIAA introduces Fr. Dave Richards the 2025 Grand Marshal
and his family to the Buffalo Media.
and his family to the Buffalo Media.
Mayor Chis Scanlon's proclamation that February 2, 2025
is Fr. Dave Richards Day!
is Fr. Dave Richards Day!
The 2025 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is dedicated to the memory of Janet O’Sullivan. Born in Lennoxtown, Scotland she came to Buffalo at the age of 21. She
married Patrick O’Sullivan and raised her family in South Buffalo. Janet was always smiling face at the Bishop Duffy Center and later the Buffalo Irish Center. Her connections to the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade ran deep with it being another day to celebrate and share her loving heart with family and friends. Two of her sons Michael and Patrick are past grand marshals and are current members of the UIAA along with her grandson Daniel.
married Patrick O’Sullivan and raised her family in South Buffalo. Janet was always smiling face at the Bishop Duffy Center and later the Buffalo Irish Center. Her connections to the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade ran deep with it being another day to celebrate and share her loving heart with family and friends. Two of her sons Michael and Patrick are past grand marshals and are current members of the UIAA along with her grandson Daniel.
The 2025 Parade Mass:
All are welcome to join our chaplain Fr. David Richards and Bishop Michael Fisher celebrate the Mass at Saint Joseph’s Cathedral at 10:30 AM before the lineup around the Mckinley Monument for the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.
The UIAA invites the residents of Western NY to come the city to witness the historic, traditional, family friendly event.
The UIAA invites the residents of Western NY to come the city to witness the historic, traditional, family friendly event.
International Recognition:
The Parade receives recognition and accolades and in a letter to Mayor Brown and in an article in the magazine "Ireland of the Welcomes" published in Dublin, Ireland. (read it).
The Parade receives recognition and accolades and in a letter to Mayor Brown and in an article in the magazine "Ireland of the Welcomes" published in Dublin, Ireland. (read it).
Parade Information:
Please contact us through the website "contact us" or call Brigid Knott @ 716-875-0282
Please contact us through the website "contact us" or call Brigid Knott @ 716-875-0282
Parade Day Vendors:
Street vendors are required to have a permit. Unfortunately, food trucks are not permitted. All inquiries related to permits should be directed to Pat Wanamaker @ 716-432-6608.
Street vendors are required to have a permit. Unfortunately, food trucks are not permitted. All inquiries related to permits should be directed to Pat Wanamaker @ 716-432-6608.
We are:
A volunteer organization with no paid employees. The Parade expenses are totally subsidized by donations from area residents, local businesses and political leaders
A volunteer organization with no paid employees. The Parade expenses are totally subsidized by donations from area residents, local businesses and political leaders
Donations:
United Irish-American Assn.
245 Abbott Road
Buffalo, N.Y. 14220
View Donation Levels and Sponsorship Opportunities
United Irish-American Assn.
245 Abbott Road
Buffalo, N.Y. 14220
View Donation Levels and Sponsorship Opportunities