New Haven Police Department color guard and marchers March 15, 1998. Photo: William O'Brien

Saint Patrick's Day Parade (New Haven)

Started by Irish immigrants in the 1840's, it is the sixth oldest Saint Patrick's Day parade in the country.

Documentation includes a history of the parade and how the local and surrounding communities are involved; a video featuring people reminiscing about earlier parades; the book The Wearin' o' the Green : St. Patrick's Day in New Haven, Connecticut, 1842-1992; photographs; newspaper clippings; parade flyers and program; and radio interviews (sound recording on cassette tape).

Originally submitted by: Rosa L. DeLauro, Representative (3rd District).

More Local Legacies... Additional Connecticut Local Legacies Local Legacies for all U.S. States

The Local Legacies project provides a "snapshot" of American Culture as it was expressed in spring of 2000. Consequently, it is not being updated with new or revised information with the exception of "Related Website" links.

Learn More About It... Related Web Site