Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day like an islander on March 11th and 12th during this year’s IrishFest! The annual Saint Patrick’s Day parade is the largest and most anticipated parade on the island, bringing bands and specialty groups from across the country and the local community together.
South Carolina’s oldest parade, Hilton Head’s Saint Patrick’s Day parade was founded by local business owner, Tom Reilley and his friends and family. The grand marshal for the 38th annual parade will be Stan Smith, a tennis champion and now local of Hilton Head Island.
If you’re going to be in town, make sure to pack accordingly and wear your green!
IrishFest Concert
Saturday, March 11th, 2023 | 4-7pm
Lowcountry Celebration Park
A new tradition started in 2022 to celebrate the return of the Saint Patrick’s Day parade after a brief hiatus, the IrishFest weekend will be kicked off by an outdoor concert at the Lowcountry Celebration Park.
This is a FREE event and all are welcome to join in on the fun! Bands in attendance will be:
Boston Police Gaelic Column P&D
NYPD Emerald Society P&D
The Fenian Sons, a Boston Irish Rock Band
IrishFest Parade
Sunday, March 12th, 2023 | 3:00pm
Pope Avenue
The main event that is expected to bring up to 25,000 spectators, the IrishFest Parade will step off near the entrance of Lowcountry Celebration Park, continue on Pope Avenue, and end at Park Plaza off Office Park Drive.
Because this is such a big day in that area of the island, plan accordingly and find parking early enough so you can find a place to watch the parade! Breeze Trolley is offering one-way trips from 11 am-2 pm, picking up at the USCB campus and dropping off near Lowcountry Celebration Park.
For more information about IrishFest, visit their website.
