Adrian Farrell, Consul General of Ireland, Grand Marshall of Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off at 19th & Wynkoop at 9:30am on Saturday March 12, it will be led by Grand Marshall Adrian Farrell.
As Ireland’s first Consul General to the U.S. Southwest, Farrell’s job is to promote Irish interests in Texas, Colorado, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Louisiana. Priorities include building stronger links between Ireland and the U.S. through engaging with the Irish community, advancing Irish economic initiatives, and promoting partnerships at all levels between Ireland and the states of the Southwest U.S. Irish-Americans have contributed enormously to the development of the U.S. Southwest, and this proud legacy continues today. The opening of the Consulate General in Austin in March 2015 is the latest chapter in this long and fruitful history between our peoples.
Also at the front of the Parade will by 2016 Queen Colleen Kate Kelly.
Kate earned her degree in International Business and Marketing from the University of Denver. She studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland which solidified her lifelong interest in Irish culture, history and its presence in Colorado. Born and raised in Denver, Kate has always known of her ancestral Irish roots through her parents, Maureen and George Kelly, whose lineages both originate in County Cork and Mayo in Ireland. Kate is an International Account Specialist in the Nutrition Division for Leprino Foods, a leading global distributor of dairy products, including the UK.

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee suggests that you arrive early to stake out your favorite spot.
The best place for families is at the end of the parade on Blake Street from 23rd to 27th avenues.
March is known for wildly varying weather. It might be cold, hot, who knows! Dress in layers and bring plenty of water. To catch the parade entries full performance (dancing, full music sets, etc.) the best spot is south of 2Oth avenue on Blake Street (which will be renamed Tooley Street for the Parade). This is probably the most crowded area of the parade and is standing room only. Folks will arrive as early as 6am to stake out a spot. The Parade starts at 9:30am at 19th & Wynkoop , and travels Wynkkop to 17th St., 17th to Blake, Blake to 27th were it will turn into parking lot B at Coors field and disband.
Have fun and enjoy the parade!

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More St. Patrick’s Day Parades…
Colorado Spring starts their St. Pat’s celebrations with the St. Patty’s Sports Expo on Friday, March 11th at the Pikes Peak Center at 190 S. Cascade Avenue. Runners and Cyclists will pick up their packets and get to see over 25 Exhibitors. Free and open to the Public! Saturday Morning starts off at 8:30 am with the 50K Bike Ride, followed by the 5K Run at 10 am; the Leprechaun Fun Run at 11:00 am; and the Parade kicks off at Noon.
Fort Collins will hostThe Lucky Joe’s St Patrick’s Day Parade, on Saturday, March 12 features creative floats, performers, and family fun for all. Join us afterwards for the Old Town Irish Party in the Old Town Square with live music and a “green beer garden.” Both events are free and open to the public.
8am-10am: 18th Annual Sharin’ O’ the Green 5k Run/Walk ; 10am-12pm: Lucky Joe’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Fort Collins.

Downtown Greeley’s “Blarney on the Block,” scheduled for Saturday, March 12, will feature a community parade (starting at 2:30 p.m.) led by the Northern Colorado Caledonia Pipe Band. Then stick around for kids games and activities, a chance to kiss the Blarney Stone, Go-Cup on the 9th St plaza, and live music by the Front Range Celtic band, Chancer’s Hooley.