Owners and their dogs participate in the St. Patrick's Day Pet Parade much to the delight of the hundreds gathered in downtown Jackson in March 2007. Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger File Photo Suniksha Gurumoorthi, 4, of Ridgeland, Miss., takes in the sights during the Hal's St. Paddy's Day Parade in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Register to “Run the Rainbow” in 2025 on Saturday, March 15, 2025 to support Children’s of Mississippi – the state’s only children’s hospital. Run the Rainbow will feature a 5K route beginning and ending at Hal & Mal’s in downtown Jackson, and the 2025 event will also offer 10K, half marathon, and full marathon routes through downtown Jackson, Belhaven, Eastover, and the St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in Dublin, Ireland. St. Patrick's Day parade and celebrations in Dublin. Jackson, MS 39201 (601)948-3333 Parade Day Schedule: 9am – Hal’s St. Paddy’s Children’s Festival 10am – Mississippi Animal Rescue League Pet Parade 11am – Hal’s St. Paddy’s Children’s Parade 1pm – Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade 3pm – The Official After Party at Hal & Mal’s 4pm – Buckethead Judges Award Ceremony Owners and their dogs participate in the St. Patrick's Day Pet Parade much to the delight of the hundreds gathered in downtown Jackson in March 2007. Owners and their dogs participate in the St. Patrick's Day Pet Parade much to the delight of the hundreds gathered in downtown Jackson in March 2007. The 440 St. Paddy's Day Celebration Sat, 22 Mar, 2025 at 02:00 pm 440 N Mill St, Jackson, MS, United States, Mississippi 39202 This month will usher in the 42nd Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival, making its grand return on March 22, 2025 in downtown Jackson. The official theme for this year’s celebration is “Hey, Hey, The Blues is All Green,” highlighting the rich Blues heritage of the Magnolia State. JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The identities of the two people found dead in a shooting near the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade have been revealed. Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham-Stewart says Joshua Spann, 27, and Auden Jubilee Simpkins, 23, were the victims of the shooting in downtown Jackson. The big day is Saturday, with the Family Festival kicking things off at 9 a.m. Rides, games, entertainment, food and drink, and other activities for the whole family start the day on West Street. The MARL Pet Parade, featuring the finest dressed furry friends in town, is the first parade of the day beginning at 10 a.m. Hal’s St. Paddy’s White and Ramsey talk about this year’s Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade, which will be held on March 23, 2024 with the theme of Telling the Mississippi Story. This year’s Grand Marshal will be Walt Grayson. The pair discuss what the future holds for Mississippi’s own party that’s a wonderful mix of St. Patrick’s Day parade and Mardi Gras. DUBLIN (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people packed the streets of Dublin on Monday to watch Ireland's national St. Patrick's Day parade, as crowds in green flooded cities and towns across the country to honor the country's patron saint. With a $5 registration fee benefiting the Mississippi Animal Rescue League (MARL), this event is as meaningful as it is fun. Arrive early to enjoy amusement rides, games, as well as delicious food and drinks starting at 9:00 AM. Stick around for the big parade later in the day. Registration starts at 9 AM Rolls at 10 AM One of the most anticipated St. Patrick’s Day events in the state, Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson is a colorful and energetic tradition that has been bringing people together for decades. Known for its creative floats, marching bands, and a true sense of community spirit, the parade winds through downtown, drawing thousands of Overview. Join us for the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival 2025, themed "Hey, Hey, the Blues is All Green"! Celebrate the rich musical heritage of Mississippi with blues legend Jesse Robinson serving as our Grand Marshal. Kicking off with "Run the Rainbow for Children's" on March 15, the festival showcases a week of engaging events culminating in a s The Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival will take place on March 22nd in Jackson, Mississippi. This year's parade theme is "Hey, Hey, the Blues is All Green!" and will feature floats, marching Hal's St. Paddy's has three different parades to enjoy – The M.A.R.L. Pet Parade (10:00 a.m.), Children's Parade (11:00 a.m.), and the main Hal's St. Paddy's Parade starting at 1:00 p.m. Kids and pups alike are invited to dress up in their finest Irish or themed costumes and show off for revelers on West Street. The Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival is proud to partner with Run the Rainbow for Children’s to support Children’s of Mississippi and to kick off the Hal’s St. Paddy’s season. Register to “Run the Rainbow” on Sunday, March 16, 2025 to support Children’s of Mississippi – the state’s only children’s hospital. Run the Local Mississippi breaking news and weather from CBS 12 News WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader. packed the streets of Dublin on Monday to watch Ireland’s national St. Patrick’s Day parade JACKSON, MISS. – Plans are underway for the return of Jackson, Mississippi’s largest event, the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival. The official 2025 event theme is “Hey, Hey, the Blues is All Green” with legendary bluesman Jesse Robinson at the helm as Grand Marshal of Jackson’s favorite parade.
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