Save the Date
Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 1:00 pm
News
Our Parade Benefits CCETN
We are so honored to have been able to bring the St. Patrick’s Parade back to Knoxville in 2017. We have loved giving so many in our sweet community the opportunity to spotlight their businesses, organizations, schools and families while bringing thousands of spectators to our beautiful downtown! What you may not know is that…
2023 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Julia Zabek, this year’s recipient of the Knox St. Patrick’s Parade John and Pat McLauglin Scholarship. Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin were the original organizers of the KSPP in the 80’s. We are honored to have a scholarship awarded to a deserving high school graduate in their memory. Presenting the scholarship is Sue McLaughlin…
Leanne is Back, Y’all!
Knoxville’s St. Patrick’s Parade was ready to celebrate with Comedian, Leanne Morgan as Grand Marshal in 2020. Sadly, COVID19 shut down the parade and everything around us. Knoxville would have to wait to celebrate with Leanne. Three years later, we are thrilled to announce that Leanne is back! Charming, beautiful and down right funny, Leanne…
Our History
Over the years, the celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day have spread nationwide, allowing all Americans to be Irish for a day. Recognizing the need for this type of celebration and wanting to acknowledge the role Irish immigrants and their families played in Knoxville’s history, Chandle Turbyville, Josh Turbyville, and Christy Watkins have brought the St. Patrick’s parade back to Knoxville. More >
Giving Back
Proceeds from the parade go to CCETN. For more than forty years, CCETN has put into action its mission to assist the most vulnerable in our area, regardless of religious affiliation, age, race, or income. With eleven programs throughout the East Tennessee region, the social services agency delivers a variety of services to thousands of people each year. More >
Participation
Join us for a walk through the streets of beautiful and revitalized downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.
If you’d rather view the parade, all are welcome to watch the stroll from Hall of Fame Drive to Jackson Avenue.
Sponsorship
“May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow.”
Our sponsors make Knoxville’s St. Patrick’s parade possible.