Pittsburgh Parade Route

Reminder regarding Parade Rules

The Parade Committee has worked very hard this year to try to curb inappropriate behavior by parade spectators. We've taken this on as a responsibility for the good of the future of our great parade, as well as for you, our parade participants and the families and friends that join us as spectators.

It is in this spirit that we remind you that you MUST follow our parade rules. All parade rules are listed below but we are particularly concerned about these:

Throwing of any items by any parade participant is strictly prohibited. Only curbside distribution will be permitted. This includes, but is not limited to candy and beads.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted to be consumed at any time throughout the staging area, along the parade route, or in any vehicle or float.
All groups must march in an orderly and continuous manner. No group is permitted to stop the parade to perform.

All parade entries march as guests of the Parade Committee. If any parade entry is reported to the Parade Chairman as exhibiting negative behavior or violating the parade rules, it will result in a written reprimand and possible suspension from participation in future parades.

We nee YOUR help0 and cooperation to set a good example as we work with city law enforcement to reduce negative behavior amongst our spectators. If you witness or are subjected to unruly behavior along the parade route, please report it to the nearest police officer.

Together, our entire parade will return to a more civil, family oriented celebration. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Jim Green,

Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade Chairman



	A special event rate of $5.00 for all-day parking is available at the Chatham Center Parking Garage, which is located at the corner of Washington Place and Centre Avenue. It is across the street fro Mellon Arena, where the parade starts, and has entrances on Fifth Avenue and also on Washington Place.
		*See the 2008 Line-up here.*

				Formation will begin at the Mellon Arena on Center Avenue and Washington Place. (See Staging area below). We will proceed inbound on Center Avenue to Sixth Avenue and turn right. Proceed inbound on Center Avenue to Sixth Avenue and turn right. Proceed on Sixth to Grant Street and turn left. Follow Grant Street to the Blvd. of the Allies and turn right. Proceed down the Blvd. to the end of the parade route at Commonwealth Place and Disburse.

			The First Division will line up on Center Avenue next to the Mellon Arena. The Second and Third Divisions will line up on both sides of the upper parking lot of the Mellon Arena near the top of the hill. The Fourth Division will line up on Crawford Street.
	Reminder regarding Parade Rules The Parade Committee has worked very hard this year to try to curb inappropriate behavior by parade spectators. We've taken this on as a responsibility for the good of the future of our great parade, as well as for you, our parade participants and the families and friends that join us as spectators. It is in this spirit that we remind you that you MUST follow our parade rules. All parade rules are listed below but we are particularly concerned about these: Throwing of any items by any parade participant is strictly prohibited. Only curbside distribution will be permitted. This includes, but is not limited to candy and beads. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted to be consumed at any time throughout the staging area, along the parade route, or in any vehicle or float. All groups must march in an orderly and continuous manner. No group is permitted to stop the parade to perform. All parade entries march as guests of the Parade Committee. If any parade entry is reported to the Parade Chairman as exhibiting negative behavior or violating the parade rules, it will result in a written reprimand and possible suspension from participation in future parades. We nee YOUR help0 and cooperation to set a good example as we work with city law enforcement to reduce negative behavior amongst our spectators. If you witness or are subjected to unruly behavior along the parade route, please report it to the nearest police officer. Together, our entire parade will return to a more civil, family oriented celebration. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Jim Green, Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade Chairman
	PARKING FOR BUSES All buses will drop off at Centre Avenue and Crawford Avenue. Instructions to parking area: From Crawford, proceed straight down hill to Fifth and turn right. Go down Forbes to Grant Street and turn left. Stay on Grant Street to Blvd. of Allies and turn right. Go down Blvd. of Allies, past Post-Gazette building to Commonwealth. Make a right on Commonwealth, then another right onto New Liberty Avenue, proceeding inbound. Parking is available on the inbound and outbound side of New Liberty Ave., between Commonwealth and Stanwix on both sides of the street. For additional parking, make a right on Stanwix, back out to Blvd of Allies. Make a left on Blvd of Allies. Parking in available outbound on Blvd of Allies between Post-Gazette Building and Wood Street.
St. Patrick's Day Parade Rules All parade entries march as guests of the Parade committee. If, in the view of a parade marshal or official, a parade entry exhibits negative behavior or violates parade rules, the parade entry may be removed from the Parade. Throwing of any items by marchers or from any vehicle in the Parade route is strictly prohibited. Only curbside distribution will be permitted. Check in time is as follows: Vehicles 8:30 AM March 9:00 AM The Parade will start PROMPTLY at 10:00 AM. Parade entries will limit the number of vehicles in their group to a maximum of three (3), unless special permission is received from the Parade Committee. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at any time, either in the staging area, along the parade route, or in any vehicle or float. All groups must march in an orderly and continuous manner. No group is permitted to stop the parade to perform. All banners and signs must meet with parade committee approval. Elected officials and political candidates marching or riding in the parade, without political signs or promotions, are by invitation only and must comply with all parade committee rules. All automobiles are to have two (2) marchers, one on each side, larger vehicles including floats must have at least four (4) marchers. Parking IS NOT permitted on Mario Lemieux Place, in any Mellon Arena parking lot or in the Melody Tent parking lot. You will receive a ticket and be towed. The Rules of the Parade Committee are to insure a safe, happy and orderly parade. Therefore we must have everyone's cooperation. City of Pittsburgh Police will be on hand to enforce all Parade Rules and city laws. Again, we remind you, there is to be no alcohol either at the staging area or on any person or vehicle during the parade route. Violation of any of these rules could result in your group being asked to leave the parade and/or exclusion from next year's parade. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The parade Committee is not responsible for any negligence or damage on your part. Please remember, do not block exits or entrances for parking lots or buildings. Do not block fire hydrants or handicapped parking spots. City Police and Parade Marshals are available to assist you. Please cooperate with them.
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