Seasonal & Holidays

Weekend Outlook: St. Patrick's Day in Royal Oak

A reward at the end of the long work week is the annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade and Lucky Dash.

It’s almost time for the Wearing of the Green in Royal Oak. Here’s some information you need to celebrate in proper style.

The Norman O’Brien Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will host the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Royal Oak at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14. The parade celebrates Irish family traditions, pride and heritage.

Floats, clans, step dancers, bagpipers and community groups will leave Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington, and proceed south on Washington to Seventh Street.

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The early celebration includes the Lucky Dash, which starts at 10 a.m. on Fifth Avenue and heads north up Washington Avenue.

Thousands will on the sidelines cheering you on. For more info, visit www.luckydash.com.

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