Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim in partnership with The Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick’s Celebration Committee announces its annual St. Patrick’ Day parade along Fairfield Avenue in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport. On Friday, March 14, 2025, the parade will start at 12:00PM from the Burroughs Community Center at the corner of Ellsworth Street and end at the corner of Courtland Avenue. 

Fairfield Avenue from Wordin Avenue to Ash Creek will be closed from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM for the parade. A parking ban will be in effect and cars along Fairfield Avenue will be towed.

As the community comes together to celebrate the upcoming parade, we encourage businesses to take thoughtful precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Please be mindful of increased foot traffic, look out for pedestrians, and secure any outdoor setups.

The following activities are scheduled for the day of the parade:

• 8:00 AM – Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral, 359 Washington Avenue, Bridgeport
• 9:30 AM – Flag Raising Ceremony, City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport
• 12:00 PM – Parade in Black RockStarts at Burroughs Community, 2470 Fairfield Avenue (corner of Fairfield Avenue and Ellsworth Street) and travels down Fairfield Avenue and ends at the corner of Courtland Avenue