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ST. PATRICK’S PARADE & FESTIVAL
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SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2013
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02/26/2013 01:42:25 PM
 Celebrate a Great Fort Lauderdale Tradition!
The St. Patrick's Parade and Festival on March 9
Event to Feature Floats, Music & Entertainment for the Entire Family
Saturday, March 9, 2013 - 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Boulevard
Get ready to paint the town green! On Saturday, March 9, 2013, the Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Parade and Festival marches into downtown featuring the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales!
Presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey, the free St. Patrick's Parade and Festival has quickly grown into one of Fort Lauderdale's largest and most anticipated events, attracting thousands of spectators to the streets of downtown for a one-of-a-kind celebration of all things Irish.
This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever, highlighted by a colorful parade, live music, great food and outstanding entertainment.
The pageantry and excitement will begin on Saturday morning at 11:00 am with a traditional Irish Blessing at Huizenga Plaza, located at Las Olas Boulevard and Andrews Avenue. Fort Lauderdale Mayor John P. "Jack" Seiler will deliver opening remarks, which will be followed by the running of the 2nd Annual Leprechaun Leap, a family fun run that will feature parents and children clad in green racing down Las Olas Boulevard to kick off the festivities.
At noon, all eyes will turn toward the sky as the U.S. Coast Guard's signature red helicopter performs a dramatic flyover to officially start the St. Patrick's Parade.
This year, the parade will travel west along Las Olas Boulevard from S.E. 5th Avenue to Las Olas Riverfront. Making their debut appearance in the parade will be the world renowned Budweiser Clydesdales. First introduced in 1933, the majestic eight horse "hitch" has delighted audiences around the country for 80 years. Today, the traveling team of Clydesdales logs more than 100,000 miles a year performing at parades, rodeos, fairs and special events. In addition to the Clydesdales, the parade will include decorative floats, pipe and drum corps, classic automobiles, bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, street performers, scout troops, the Miami Dolphins, Veterans groups, and elected officials.
Following the parade, the St. Patrick's Festival will continue until 7:00 pm at Huizenga Plaza and along the Riverwalk. Festival highlights will include live music, Irish dancers, interactive entertainment, stilt walkers, leprechauns, cultural exhibits, and plenty of your favorite Irish food and beverages. The event will also feature live performances from popular bands including Celtic Bridge, Avalon, and The Fineans. Children will love the festival's expanded Kids Zone with bounce houses, train rides, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, balloon artists, interactive games and much more!
Parking
On Saturday, March 9, from 7 a.m. to midnight, parking is available for a flat rate of $5 at the City Park Garage, 155 S.E. 2nd Street, and at the Riverside Hotel Garage, located on SE 4 St. just east of US1.
From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., parking is available for a $5 flat rate at:
• One River Plaza, 305 South Andrews Ave.
• 200 Brickell Centre, 200 Brickell Ave.
• Las Olas Centre, 350 E. Las Olas Blvd.
• Las Olas Centre, 450 E. Las Olas Blvd.
• Plaza at Las Olas/Las Olas Place, 300 SE 2nd St.
• 401 E. Las Olas Blvd. (Bank of America building, entrance on SE 2nd St.)
• SE 2nd Ct. between SE 8th and 9th Ave.
• SE 4th St. between SE 9th and 11th Ave.
• SE corner of SE 13th Ave. and SE 2nd Ct.
• SE corner of SE 15th Ave. and SE 2nd Ct.
• SE corner of SE 9th Ave. and SE 2nd Ct.
• East side of SE 9th Ave. at SE 4th St.
• West side of SE 9th Ave. at SE 4th St.
• West side of SE 8th Ave. at SE 4th St.
• SW corner of SE 8th Ave. and SE 2nd Ct.
• E. Las Olas between SE 10th Terrace and SE 12th Avenue
Street Striping
Friday, March 8, 2013 at noon
Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale Mayor John P. "Jack" Seiler will renew a legendary St. Patrick's Day tradition when he paints a green stripe on Las Olas Boulevard to ceremoniously mark the route for the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The Street Striping Ceremony will take place on Friday, March 8 at noon. |
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