Worcester St. Patrick's Parade Kicks off at Noon on Sunday, March 9

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The 32nd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Worcester, Massachusetts kicks off at noon on Sunday, March 9, 2014. The parade runs along Park Avenue, starting at Mill Street and ending at Highland Street near Elm Park.

Congratulations to this year's grand marshalls, Helen and Paul Foley, who have been volunteers at the parade for the past 28 years.

After the parade, check out the Hibernian Cultural Centre on Temple Street, where the Jolly Beggars are performing in Fiddler's Green Pub at 3:30 p.m.

Here is a list of Irish parades in Massachusetts this month.

For year round Irish cultural activities visit IrishMassachusetts.com.

Find visitor information at MassVacation.com.

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