History of the Delray Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade

The annual Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade, presented by the City of Delray Beach, is a tradition that began  in 1968 with a local Irishmen and pub owner named Maury Power.  Maury  took what would later be regarded as a legendary stroll down Atlantic  Avenue with his Shillelagh and a green pig. Over the years, the parade has grown into what it is  today, the greatest St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Florida. The  parade proudly features our local nonprofit organizations, businesses,  schools, civic organizations, Veterans, police, firefighters, and EMS  from all across the United States, and even as far away as Australia,  Belgium, Canada, France, Ireland, and Switzerland. 

The  annual Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade highlights the sense of community that the City of Delray Beach offers.  It is loved and appreciated by the  families and citizens of Delray Beach as well as thousands of their  South Florida neighbors.   This event is truly South Florida’s premiere hometown parade!