The United Irish American Association (UIAA) is delighted to announce the St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Sunday, March 17th 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"
2024 Saint Patrick's Day Parade
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Delaware Avenue @ 2 PM
Live Streaming of the Parade:
To march in the Parade:
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To donate to and/or sponsor the Parade:
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United Irish-American Assn.
245 Abbott Road
Buffalo, N.Y. 14220
The 2024 St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshal
Liam T. Knott
Liam T. Knott
The United Irish American Association (UIAA) elected Liam T. Knott as Grand Marshal for the 2024 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Liam and his family are very excited and proud to be selected for this once in a lifetime honor!
Liam T. Knott is a graduate of Canisius High School, Canisius College and UB School of Medicine. He is a General and Bariatric Surgeon with UBMD Surgery practicing at ECMC and Kenmore Mercy Hospitals. Liam’s Irish history began with his maternal grandparents, the late Thomas and Eileen Courtney both born in County Kerry, Ireland. The Grand Marshal started work on the Parade as a teenager, working in the line up area. He was elected to the Executive Committee of the UIAA in 2008. The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade has always been a family event for Liam. His grandfather Thomas V Courtney was grand marshal in 1962, his mother, Brigid in 1981 and his uncle, John P Courtney in 2002.
Liam T. Knott is a graduate of Canisius High School, Canisius College and UB School of Medicine. He is a General and Bariatric Surgeon with UBMD Surgery practicing at ECMC and Kenmore Mercy Hospitals. Liam’s Irish history began with his maternal grandparents, the late Thomas and Eileen Courtney both born in County Kerry, Ireland. The Grand Marshal started work on the Parade as a teenager, working in the line up area. He was elected to the Executive Committee of the UIAA in 2008. The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade has always been a family event for Liam. His grandfather Thomas V Courtney was grand marshal in 1962, his mother, Brigid in 1981 and his uncle, John P Courtney in 2002.
Grand Marshal Liam T Knott with his brother Mike, Dad Tim and Mother Brigid
As Grand Marshal, Liam has tapped his brother Michael Knott and his sister Breda Knott to be his deputy marshals. A contingent of family and friends will be marching led by Liam’s dad, Timothy Knott and his sister-in-law, Carleen (McCarthy) Knott.
UIAA introduces Liam T. Knott the 2024 Grand Marshal and family
to the Buffalo Media
The 2024 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is dedicated to the memory of Michael W Roberts. Mike was a hard-working, longtime member of the UIAA Executive Committee, Grand Marshal in 1995. Mike also came from a family very active in the Parade. His parents the late John and Mary Roberts were Grand Marshals in 1970 and 1987. Mike’s wife Susan A (nee Terranova) and his daughter Maria will be leading the family group in his honor.
to the Buffalo Media
The 2024 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is dedicated to the memory of Michael W Roberts. Mike was a hard-working, longtime member of the UIAA Executive Committee, Grand Marshal in 1995. Mike also came from a family very active in the Parade. His parents the late John and Mary Roberts were Grand Marshals in 1970 and 1987. Mike’s wife Susan A (nee Terranova) and his daughter Maria will be leading the family group in his honor.
The 2024 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 Tom Young @ 716-913-3527.
Street vendors are required to have a permit. Unfortunately, food trucks are not permitted. All inquiries related to permits should be directed to Tom Young @ 716-913-3527.
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