parade day:
what to expect
Schedule of the Whole Dang Shebang
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025
7:00 AM - Float Lineup Begins
at corner of State Street and Court Street
9:00 AM - Children's Festival
at E. Pascagoula Street in front of Thalia Mara Hall
10:00 AM - The MARL Pet Parade
at West Street beside Thalia Mara Hall
11:00 AM - Children's Parade
Presented by Ergon
at West Street beside Thalia Mara Hall
1:00 PM - Hal's St. Paddy's Parade
Begins at corner of State Street and Court Street
1:00 PM - Gates Open for The Official Afterparty
Presented by Capital City Beverages
at Hal & Mal's
3:00 PM - Music Begins for The Official Afterparty
Presented by Capital City Beverages
at Hal & Mal’s
the route
family festival:
for the kiddos & the pets
Hal’s St. Paddy’s Children’s Parade & Festival and the MARL Pet Parade put kids and pets in the spotlight! Dress up in your best Irish or themed costumes and join the fun on West Street, with trophies awarded for Originality, Creativity, Performance, and Crowd Favorite.
Enjoy amusement rides, games, activities, and delicious food and drinks, with Kayla Thompson of WJTV as
Master of Ceremonies.
LOCATION | IN FRONT OF THALIA MARA HALL (E. Pascagoula Street)
Stick around—West Street is also a prime spot to catch the big parade later in the day!
All the family festivities take place at the corner of West and Pascagoula Streets and on the lawn at Thalia Mara Hall. West Street near Thalia Mara Hall is also a great place to view the big parade later in the day.
REGISTRATION TIME | 9:00 AM
Rides, games, activities, entertainment, as well as food and beverages open at 9:00 AM.
MARL Pet Parade | ROLLS AT 10:00 AM
There is a $5 fee for each pet. All proceeds help support Mississippi Animal Rescue League (MARL).
Hal’s St. Paddy’s Children’s Parade | ROLLS AT 11:00 AM
The Children's Parade begins at 11:00 AM. Registration is at the MARL tent on the Thalia Mara Hall lawn any time prior to the 11AM start time. Donations are needed and appreciated!
THE AFTERPARTY:
KEEP THE CELEBRATION GOING
The Hal’s St. Paddy Parade doesn’t end when the last float passes by—it’s just the beginning! Join us for the official Afterparty, where the music gets louder, the dancing kicks off, and the good vibes flow well into the night. Whether you're looking to keep the party spirit alive or wind down with friends, the Afterparty is the perfect way to make your Hal’s St. Paddy experience unforgettable. Let’s raise a glass and keep the celebration going!