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The 2011 Philadelphia St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade Returns March 13, With 20,000 Performers In Marching Bands, Dance Groups, Floats And More<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
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\"\" The 241st St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place March 13. (Photo courtesy Irish Philadelphia)\u00a0<\/div>\n

Philadelphia<\/span>\u2019s St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade<\/span><\/a> is actually the city\u2019s largest parade, with 20,000 participants representing more than 150 groups including marching bands<\/span>, dance groups, youth groups<\/span>, Irish associations and floats.<\/p>\n

Thousands of festively green-bedecked spectators line the Ben Franklin Parkway<\/span> to enjoy the parade each year, a religious and cultural celebration of St. Patrick<\/span>, on the Sunday prior to St. Patrick\u2019s Day (this year\u2019s parade: March 13, beginning at 11 a.m.). The first documented St. Patrick\u2019s Day Celebration Parade in Philadelphia was held in 1771, marking this year\u2019s the 241st year.<\/p>\n

The parade begins at 16th and JFK Boulevard before making its way down the Ben Franklin Parkway<\/span>. Click here<\/span><\/a> for the full parade route. Some best bets for vantage points include Logan Circle and the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art<\/span>, where a dance floor<\/span> will be set up at Eakins Oval<\/span>.<\/p>\n

A series of awards<\/span><\/a> are given to parade performers, ranging from Outstanding Float to the group that best exemplifies the spirit of the parade, so you can weigh your own opinions against the judges\u2019 decisions, revealed Wednesday, April 13, 6-9 p.m. at a ceremony at Finnigan\u2019s Wake<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade, a Philadelphia tradition, is a celebration not to be missed. If the weather is less than exemplary, you can watch it live on CW Philly 57<\/span><\/a> from noon to 3 p.m.; it will also stream live on the station\u2019s website<\/span><\/a>. And also check out Hear Philly\u2019s<\/span> <\/a>look at St. Patrick\u2019s Day bar tours in Philadelphia for an added layer of holiday fun.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia St. Patrick<\/span>\u2019s Day Parade<\/strong>
\nWhen: Sunday, March 13, beginning at 11 a.m.
\nWhere: Begins at 16th and JFK Boulevard
\nCost: FREE
\nMore info: www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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