Minneapolis St. Patrick's Day Parade 2018: Date, Time, Route

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Nobody celebrates St. Patrick's Day and Irish heritage quite like the City of Lakes. Minneapolis' 5oth annual St. Patrick's Day will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 17.

The parade route is on the newly renovated Nicollet Mall. Remember to wear green.

Free Rides

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly and get a free ride on Metro Transit on Saturday, March 17. On St. Patrick’s Day, customers can ride free from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. on all Metro Transit routes – buses, METRO lines and Northstar. Simply hop on and take a seat for free.

If you’re celebrating that night – or want to avoid driving alongside those who are – riding the bus or train is a worry-free and safe alternative.

Watch for Metro Transit in the St. Patrick’s Day parades in downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul on March 17.

Free rides will also be available on Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, SouthWest Transit and Anoka Transit routes.

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