Detroit, MI – Detroit’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade returns Sunday, closing Corktown streets and drawing large crowds.
According to the Detroit Police Department, the 67th annual Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade and the Corktown Races will take place Sunday, March 15, bringing expected road closures and heavy traffic throughout the Corktown neighborhood.
The parade route will run primarily along Michigan Avenue, beginning near Sixth Street and continuing west toward Fourteenth Street, where the parade reviewing stand is typically located. The route passes landmarks including Irish Plaza and The Corner Ballpark, a historic site along Michigan Avenue.
Officials say drivers should expect significant traffic congestion, restricted parking, and temporary street closures in surrounding areas including Bagley, Trumbull, Porter, and Abbott streets. Several staging locations and event operations will also occupy nearby blocks throughout the day.
The parade, organized by The United Irish Societies, is one of Detroit’s longest-running cultural celebrations and traditionally attracts thousands of spectators to Corktown, the city’s oldest neighborhood.
Police advised residents and visitors to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and consider alternate routes if traveling through the area Sunday.
Event organizers note that the Corktown Races, a popular St. Patrick’s Day run, will also take place the same day and may contribute to earlier street restrictions before the parade begins.
Commuters, service workers, and students traveling through downtown or west-side corridors may experience delays due to the concentration of events in Corktown.
More details about the parade route and event areas are available through the United Irish Societies and Corktown Races websites.
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