As a kid St. Patrick’s Day wasn’t a big day in our family. We’re not Irish, and so most of the time, I forgot even to wear green. As an adult, I LOVE St. Patrick’s Day in the New Orleans area. I’m sure no one does it as we do.
I mean, where else can you catch cabbage from a float or go home with all the produce you need for a month? I think I like the St. Patrick’s Day parades more than Mardi Gras. It's honestly my favorite part of spring in New Orleans.Â
I love how we take St. Patrick’s Day to a whole new level! Here are some fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in New Orleans with kids. The best part of this St. Patrick's Day fun, it's FREE!
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St. Patrick's Day Parades In New Orleans
Irish Channel Parade
Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 1:00 pm. It starts on the corner of Napoleon Ave & Tchoupitoulas.
Metairie Road Parade
Sunday, March 13, 2022, at NOON. It starts in front of Rummel, goes down Severn to Metairie Rd, then Metairie Rd. to the parish line.
Italian American St. Joseph's Day Parade
Saturday, March 19, 2020, at 6 pm. It starts at Convention Center Blvd and Girod St. and runs through the French Quarter.
Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade
Sunday, March 20, 2022, at NOON and follows the traditional Metairie parade route.
St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Parade
Saturday, April 2, 2022 at NOON and rolls down W. Judge Perez Drive.
St. Patrick's Day Story Times at the Jefferson Parish Library
Grab & Go Craft: Cloud Rainbow Stick Craft
Monday, March 14, 2022, from 1 – 8:30 pm at Harahan Library. Pick up a rainbow craft to complete at home!
St. Patrick's Day Storytime With Craft
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 from 10:30 – 11:30 am at Old Metairie Library.
- Book:There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Clover
- Craft: Shamrock Suncatchers
Storytime with Craft: St. Patrick's Day
Tuesday, March 15, 2022, from 10:30-11:30 am at North Kenner Library.
- Book: How To Catch A Leprechaun
- Craft: Rolling Pin Rainbow
Storytime with Craft: St. Patrick's Day
Wednesday, March 16, 2022, from 11-11:30 am at Lafitte Library.
- Book: The Night Before St. Patrick's Day
- Craft: Paper Plate Leprechaun
Story Time with Craft
Thursday, March 17, 2022, from 11 am-12 pm at the Wagner Library.
- Book: The Night Before St. Patrick's Day
- Craft: Paper Plate Clover
Story Times for School Age Children: St. Patrick's Day
Thursday March 17, 2022 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm at Harahan Library.
- Book: Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland
- Craft: Lucky Charm Bracelet
Have a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day!
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