MERIDEN —The St. Patrick’s Day parade in Meriden is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday (3/18).
The parade will step off from the corner of East Main Street and Parker Avenue, continue through downtown Meriden and conclude at the corner of West Main Street and Bradley Avenue. This year’s grand marshal is Jim Finley.
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This year's parade will feature a wide range of participants, all eager to promote their causes and share their talents with the the city. Attractions will include locally based youth organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Meriden and live musical performances from statewide musical troupes, such as the Ancient Mariners Connecticut, a nautical themed fife and drum corps with over a decade of experience performing in Meriden's parade.
As the Mariners make their way along the procession, they will be accompanied by a show cannon they will fire during the parade.