SOUTH BEND – Venues Parks & Arts VPA Presents Annual St Patricks Day Parade . The parade will take place on Saturday, March 17, 2018, beginning at 11 a.m. The parade begins in East Bank Village at Jefferson Boulevard and Frances Street, heads west on Jefferson, then turns north on Niles Avenue towards Washington Street.

This event is free and open to the public. Immediately following the parade, the annual greening of the East Race will occur at Seitz Park. The Celtic Society and Fiddler’s Hearth will partner with VPA for this event. Interested individuals can find more information at http://sbvpa.org/activities/special-events/st-patricks-day-parade/.

Venues Parks & Arts is a department in the City of South Bend that works to create exceptional experiences and opportunities in the city. Its efforts focus in the areas of health and recreation, parks and conservation, and arts and culture. For more information about Venues Parks & Arts, visit www.sbvpa.org.