Mary Cariola Center is Grand Marshal of St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee invites you to join us for this year’s parade. This community-wide event brings thousands of people to Downtown Rochester. The Parade is a "Moving Show" dedicated to the celebration of St. Patrick, and his life of service to others.

Mary Cariola Center is thrilled to be the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Parade. As the Center recently celebrated its  75th anniversary, Mary’s mission is still alive in the form of a preschool program, school age program and residential group homes. Mary was told early on that her concept of educating and caring for children with developmental disabilities wouldn’t last six months. But Mary’s drive was second-to-none. Her philosophy was that “every child has potential, regardless of a disability.” Her advocacy was 40 years ahead of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Today, the Mary Cariola Center has evolved into a school that serves over 450 students and 44 residents with intellectual developmental disabilities and medical complexities.  We hope you’ll join us and celebrate with us at the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

PARADE DETAILS! 

This year's parade will follow traditional routes - beginning at East and Alexander, heading down East Ave to the Liberty Pole. There, the parade heads west down Main St. and ends at the corner of Fitzhugh St.

The following city garages will have FREE PARKING on Parade Day March 15, 2025:

· Mortimer Street

· Sister Cities

· High Falls Garage

· Washington Square Garage till 4 pm

· South Ave Garage till 4 pm

· Court St Garage till 4 pm

· East End is free till 4 pm

Street parking is also free on weekends, but is prohibited on both the parade route and the Runnin’ of the Green course.

Additional information can be found HERE