Scranton St. Patrick's Parade

2022 Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade

Here’s the count down to the next parade!

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One of Scranton’s biggest events had to be postponed earlier this year due to COVID-19, but thanks to some good luck the celebration will return on Saturday.

Scranton’s 2021 St. Patrick’s Parade was put on hold, which did not help many of the local businesses that had been suffering since the start of the pandemic.

Upon the announcement of the postponement of the parade, many of the employees who worked in downtown Scranton’s bars and restaurants were frustrated but understood the concerns.

However, with the parade coming up many of the local spots are looking forward to the much-needed boost in business and revenue.

Unfortunately, one of the hottest parade day spots, Levels, closed earlier this year and will not be a part of the celebration.

One of the other parade staples that will be missed this year is Frank Burke, who passed away suddenly on Saturday night. Burke was a very well-known Scranton native and was a big help to the parade every year.

Saturday is the return of the beloved celebration in the Electric City and is also the halfway point to the real St. Patrick’s Day. The day will be filled with celebrations and some Scranton-style fun.

The day will kick off at 10:00 a.m. with a Parade Day Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral, then the Brian P. Kelly Family Fun Run will begin at 11:00 a.m. Finally, the parade will kick off at 11:45 a.m.

The streets will be packed with people of all ages, but since COVID-19 is still a risk there will be safety protocols in place. If any participants or spectators are feeling unwell they are asked to stay home. The city is also encouraging social distancing, and masks for children under two years old.

The Parade route starts at Mulberry Street and Wyoming Avenue. Participants will move towards Linden Street. Then they will take a left onto Lackawanna Avenue, then turns onto Jefferson and then turn left onto Spruce Street. After a final right turn onto North Washington, the parade will pass the reviewing booth near the corner of North Washington and Linden Street. The parade ends at the corner of North Washington and Vine.

Pandemic or not, the lineup is sure to be a show-stopping one with many local staples like Lynette’s Twirling, Penn State Scranton Cheerleaders, Wyoming Area Warrior Marching Band, and Ceol Neamh Pipe Band.

Line of March – Scranton St Patrick’s Parade:

100 FRANK FOLEY* DIVISION Staging Area: 300 Block of Wyoming from St. Peters to the old Holy Cross/Bishop Hannan High School Staging Time: 11:10 a.m.
102 VFW Post 25 Color Guard
104 PA State Police
106 State Police
108 Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Office
110 Scranton Police
112 Dunmore Police
114 Moosic Police
116 Knights of Columbus
118 PENN YORK HIGHLANDER THE LADIES FROM HELL PIPEBAND
120 Parade President and Aides
122 Parade Committee
124 Parade Dedications
126 Grand Marshall and Aides
128 Honorary Grand Marshall and Aides
130 Honorary Parade Marshall and Aides
132 Parade Commander and Aides
134 Parade Chaplain and Aides
136 Honorary Parade Chaplain
138 Honorary Native Daughter and Aides
140 Honorary Native Son and Aides
142 Parade Marshall and Aides
144 Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Lackawanna County
146 Scranton Black Diamonds Pipe Band
148 Society of Irish Women
150 Elected Officials
152 County of Lackawanna Transit System
200 JOHN MAHONEY* DIVISION Staging Area: 400 Mulberry b/t Wyoming and Washington Staging Time: 11:15 a.m.
202 Hudson Valley Regional Police Pipes and Drums
204 Free and Accept Masons of Pennsylvania
206 Irem Temple Shine
208 Times Shamrock
210 Barony of the Endless Hills
212 Steele Towing and Transportation featuring Friendly FYRE Band
214 Confederation of Union Generals
216 Double “R” Twirlettes
300 EUGENE A. CUSICK* DIVISION Staging Area: 300 Mulberry b/t Wyoming and Penn (inbound lanes) Staging Time: 11:20 a.m.
302 Ceol Neamh Pipe Band
304 Lackawanna County Board of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians
306 Laoh division 4 Maude Gonne McBride
308 Lackawanna County Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
312 Carbondale Area Marching Chargers
314 Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
316 Irish Cultural Society
318 Emerald Isle Step Dancers
320 Eyewitness News WBRE WYOU
322 Ulster Scottish Pipe Band
324 Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply
326 HAVEHUEY/ will travel
328 Edward P. Maloney Memorial Pipe Band
330 Scranton Fire Fighter IAFF Local 60
400 MAURICE CAWLEY* DIVISION Staging Area: 300 Mulberry b/t Wyoming and Penn (outbound lanes) Staging Time: 11:30 a.m.
402 Wyoming Area Warrior Marching Band
404 Project 505
406 Electric City Axe Throwing
408 Kost Tire And Auto Service
410 DiscoverNEPA
412 Young’s Funny Farm
414 Washington DC Emerald Society Pipes and Drums
416 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
418 BlackTop Warriors Jeep Club
420 Cigars On State
422 Presence from Prison
424 Lakeland Marching Units
426 WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
428 Jo-Dan Buick GMC
430 Lynnette’s Twirlerettes
432 Colbert & Grebas, P.C.
434 Marketplace at Steamtown
436 CANPACK US
500 BERT STUCKART* DIVISION Staging Area: 400 Wyoming b/t Mulberry and Vine (IBEW Building) Staging Time: 11:30 a.m.
502 Atlantic Watch Pipes & Drums
504 Scranton Central Labor Council
506 STEAMFITTERS/PIPEFITTERS AND PLUMBERS LOCAL 524
508 Penn State Scranton Cheerleaders
510 Ironworkers Local 404 (Formally 489)
512 IBEW LOCAL 81
516 Carpenters Local Union 445
518 Valley View Marching Band
520 Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 5 PA
522 SEIU668 Chapters 13 and 14
524 Pennsylvania Joint Board
526 International Union of Operating Engineers
528 Tro Reality
532 New Life Baptist Church
534 Scranton Chapter Pennsylvanians For Human Life
538 Bold Gold Media Group
540 Steve Shannon Tire Company
542 Glen Maura Senior Living
544 Burn the Jukebox