Enjoy this year's virtual Allentown St. Patrick's Parade. The video will be available for viewing starting Sunday March 21st at noon.

Thank you to all of the homes who participated in this year's House Decorating Contest and to those who voted. We are pleased to announce that $1,640 was raised for Second Harvest Food Bank.

After much heartfelt consideration, the Allentown St. Patrick's Parade Committee Inc. has made the difficult decision to cancel this year's physical parade and its related activities due to the ongoing restrictions on gatherings caused by COVID-19. However, virtual plans are already set to Keep the Spirit of St. Patrick Alive in 2021!

We are proud to announce that a special virtual St. Patrick's Parade Event will be broadcast on Sunday, March 21 at 12 p.m. on Service Electric Cable TV as well as on Facebook and YouTube Live.

This special broadcast will include live segments featuring Pipe Bands and Irish Step Dancers performing remotely, highlights from the 2017, 2018 and 2019 Parades, as well as a special introduction from Mayor Ray O'Connell.

During the week of March 15, we will have a house-decorating contest via the Allentown St. Patrick's Parade Facebook Page with online voting. Gift certificates from some of our wonderful Parade sponsors will be awarded to the winners.

On March 17, there will be a Virtual Toast to St. Patrick conducted from the safety of participants' own homes.

In the spirit of St. Patrick and in keeping with our tradition of remembering The Great Hunger, The Allentown St. Patrick's Parade Committee is encouraging online donations to the Second Harvest Food Bank. They will be sharing that information on their website and Facebook page as well.

The West End Alliance, which organizes the West End St. Patrick's 5k preceding the parade, is currently evaluating alternate dates and locations for its annual race, the proceeds from which benefit beautification and neighborhood development in the West End Theatre District. Updates will be posted in the coming weeks at www.westendstpats5k.com.

We are most grateful to Giant Foods and all our sponsors for their ongoing support. Until we can get together for all of our events in March 2022, be well, be safe and Keep the Spirit of St. Patrick Alive!