Not to be Missed: Bremerton’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Fun Run is on Saturday March 15th!

The streets of Bremerton will come alive with Irish spirit on March 15th as the 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade makes its way through the city from 2: 00 PM – 5:00 PM. This lively event, presented by the Downtown Bremerton Association and generous local sponsors, is FREE for spectators and promises a fun filled afternoon for all ages!

This long-standing tradition now features an exciting pre-parade fun run at 12:00 PM, sponsored by Marina Square YMCA, Kitsap Bank and Silver City Brewery. Runners will follow a 3-mile route through waterfront, urban and park settings. Whether you’re running for the craic or running for the gold, it’s the perfect way to start your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations!

Local organizations, school groups, businesses, and spirited community members are invited to JOIN THE PARADE and help bring St. Patrick’s Day traditions to life with festive flair! The parade steps off at 6th and Pacific, heads south to Fourth Street, turning right down to Park Avenue, right on 5th St and up to Pacific Ave. Register before March 3rd on the Downtown Bremerton Association website.

While the parade is free to attend, those wishing to march must purchase a participation ticket.

Participation Options:

• School Groups – FREE

• Walking Groups – $20

• Vehicles (with or without a trailer) – $25

• Human-Powered Vehicles (bicycles, motorbikes, with or without a trailer) – $25

Sign up here: https://www.downtownbremerton.org/event-details/st-patricks-day-parade

The fun run is a three mile, mostly flat course that begins and ends at Evergreen Park, taking participants along Sheldon Blvd, the beautiful waterfront of Bremerton Boardwalk, Marina Square, along Washington Ave, 6th St, and Pacific Ave. First aid and water stations will be provided by Marina Square YMCA.

Fun Run Pricing:

• Early Bird (until Feb 21): $25

• General (Feb 22–March 14): $35

• Day-of Registration (space permitting): $45

• Pre-Order Optional Event T-shirt: $10

Sign up here: https://www.downtownbremerton.org/event-details/st-patricks-day-fun-run

Packet Pickup:

Friday, March 14, 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Marina Square YMCA.

All participants will receive a swag bag from the YMCA with exciting goodies inside, including a Pub Passport Giveaway sponsored by Silver City Brewery! The winner will receive a cooler filled with Silver City Brewery beers and swag. Are you feeling lucky?

Don your best festive attire and help make this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Fun Run the best one yet!

Source Material: Bremerton Downtown Assoc. Images: Downtown Assoc. and The Kitsap Sun https://www.kitsapsun.com/