The inaugural Glenside St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival kicks off on Saturday, March 8 at 1:00pm at Parkdale & Abington Avenues, making its way through Glenside before concluding in Keswick Village for a festival from 2:00pm – 6:00pm.

The event will feature Irish culture, music, food, and entertainment for all ages. Attendees can look forward to:

 Performances by the Philadelphia Police & Fire Pipes and Drums and the Greater Kensington String Band
 Irish dance performances by local dance schools
 Live music across three festival stages
 A beer garden, Irish pub, and food vendors
 Family fun including Gaelic games, bounce houses, and more

“The response from the Glenside community has been incredible,” said Colleen McDermott, one of the lead organizers. “Seeing so many people come together to bring this event to life has been inspiring. Every committee member plays an important role, and the overwhelming community support has made this possible. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!”

Vendor list:

The parade’s lineup is below. Mrs. Rosemarie (née Rankin) Timoney has been selected to be the first-ever Grand Marshall.

Updated parade route:

The Committee Behind the Parade

The Glenside St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival Committee consists of: Bill Donahue, Caiti Croke, Colleen McDermott, Jamie Breznicky, Jamey Piggott, Jen Eyre, Kerri Donahue, Linda Gerhard, Maureen Haff, Matt Hungerford, Megan Glanz, Molly Stanton, Noreen McAleer, Tim McLoone, Tom Hendel, and Tom Regan.

For more details on the parade and festival, visit www.spd19038.com. The committee thanks the event’s sponsors, local businesses, and volunteers.

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Photos: Glenside St. Patrick’s Day Association