Saturday, March 16, 2024, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Parade 11 a.m.
Presented by the Murphys Business Association
P.O. Box 2034, Murphys CA 95247
visitmurphys.com
It's coming! The parade that makes the town so famous. A parade that is a highlight of the Murphy Irish Day celebration that will be held in the historic Mother Lode town.
The Murphys Irish Day parade makes it way down the picturesque Main Street with marching bands. Past participants have included from Bret Harte High School and Avery Middle School, the White Hackle Pipe Band, Ripon Police & Fire Irish Pipe Band, and trumpeter Jay Grimstead. The circus wagon of Jamestown's Al Lehr with its authentic calliope will also serenade the crowd. An invitation has also been extended to Calaveras High School. Musical groups add much to the parade and additional groups may appear.
Murphys St. Patrick Day Schedule
(Subject to Change)
Parade (down Main Street) - 11 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast 8-11 a.m.
Congregational Church, corner of Church
and Algiers Streets
Live Entertainment
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Native Daughters Stage (near the Native
Daughters Hall)
Main Street Stage (near the Murphys
Historic Hotel)
Strolling Entertainers along Main Street
Children's Activities
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Face Painting
Pony rides
Food and Drink: Irish fare and other fine food, beer and wine
Other entries that have signed up include the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Posse, area preschools, all levels of scouting, classic cars, and various community organizations.
There is no entry fee to be in the parade and no awards are bestowed. Strictly commercial entries are restricted to major sponsors of Murphys Irish Day. Murphys Irish Day, one of the Mother Lode's most popular festivals, is presented each year by the Murphys Business Association with proceeds making it possible for the association to fulfill its goals of sponsoring projects that enhance the community and beautify the business district.
Bursting with jubilance and proud of its
fine Irish roots, the tiny village of Murphys personifies all that is green. Each year, as if
by magic, a huge green shamrock appears
at the town's only 4-way intersection.
Tiny Main Street - all .8 miles of it -
is brimming with merrymakers clad in
their finest and funniest Irish
greenery. Irish music, storytellers,
food, and an authentic hometown parade
make this a memorable event. To
alleviate the traffic congestion, free
parking and a shuttle are available at
Ironstone Vineyards.
While honing your green spirit, nearby
Irish Vineyards is a must. Their
award-winning green wine, Slaite -
Gaelic for welcome - is available for
tasting during this fete. But only as
long as supplies last and supplies are
very (very) limited! On Murphys Irish
Day, the Irish family (yes, that's their
name) offers all things green including
hot pepper-jelly cheesecake, cupcakes
and shamrock cookies, and Celtic
music...and it's all free, so forget about
the green!
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.