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MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney marched in Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade today as the event marked its 200th anniversary. Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister on Friday, was joined by several Quebec-based cabinet ministers as he shook hands and waved to thousands gathered along the drizzly parade route in the downtown core. Montreal's St. Patrick's Day parade first started on Saint-Paul Street in 1824, and a couple centuries later, this annual tradition is still going strong. "The history of the parade is really the Montrealers were feeling green amid the 200th edition of Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday. More than 120 groups, 20 floats, 60 merchant units, and 3,000 participants marched down Maisonneuve Boulevard on Sunday to celebrate Irish heritage in Quebec. This year’s theme: “Emerald Connections, 200 Years of Unity and Community.” Prime Minister Mark Carney meets young members of the crowd during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Montreal, Saturday, March 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney marched in Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade today as the event marked its 200th anniversary. Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister on Friday, was joined by several Quebec-based cabinet ministers as he shook hands and waved to thousands gathered along the drizzly parade route in the downtown core. What is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Montreal? The first Irish arrived in Montreal in the late 17th century, in search of religious freedom and a slice of the New World cake. Montreal’s Irish population is an integral part of the city’s construction and history, including the iconic Victoria Bridge linking the island to the mainland. MONTREAL - The streets of downtown Montreal turned green like clockwork on Sunday as its annual St. Patrick's Day parade celebrated its 200th anniversary with the country's new prime minister MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney marched in Montreal's St. Patrick's Day parade today as the event marked its 200th anniversary. Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister on Friday, was joined by several Quebec-based cabinet ministers as he shook hands and waved to thousands gathered along the drizzly parade route in the downtown core. Montreal is gearing up to celebrate a monumental milestone — the 200th edition of the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Taking place this Sunday, March 16, 2025, the annual St. Paddy's Day procession is 2025 Montreal St. Patrick’s Day Parade Leo got dressed up for the 200th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Montreal on Sunday, March 16, 2025. John Mahoney Montreal Gazette MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney marched in Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade today as the event marked its 200th anniversary. Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister on Friday, was joined by several Quebec-based cabinet ministers as he shook hands and waved to thousands gathered MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney marched in Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade today as the event marked its 200th anniversary. Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister on Friday, was joined by several Quebec-based cabinet ministers as he shook hands and waved to thousands gathered along the drizzly parade route in the downtown core. MONTREAL — The streets of downtown Montreal turned green like clockwork on Sunday as its annual St. Patrick's Day parade celebrated its 200th anniversary with the country's new prime minister present. Mark Carney marched in Montreal's St. Patrick's Day parade, his first public event since being sworn in on Friday. In 2018, Lauren was named one of the Princesses of the St. Patrick’s Parade of Montréal, which was the beginning of her involvement in the UIS. Although the UIS hosts many events and fundraisers, it is most well known for being the Organizers of the St. Patrick's Parade of Montréal. In 2025, the parade is celebrating its 200th year! Watching the Parade, Bar Diana, Sainte-Catherine Street, Montreal, Quebec, 1989. | Photograph: McCord Stewart Museum A march through history. Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Parade dates back to 1824, when Michael O’Sullivan and members of the Hibernian Society decided to formally mark the day. Over the decades, it shifted hands among different After two COVID-related cancellations and smaller-sized editions in recent years, Montreal’s St. Patrick’s parade is returning in full force Sunday for its 199th edition. The longest-running The Montreal Saint-Patrick's Day Parade celebrates 200 years on March 16, 2025. It's an event rich in culture and history. MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney marched in Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade today as the event marked its 200th anniversary. Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister on Friday, was joined by several Quebec-based cabinet ministers as he shook hands and waved to thousands gathered along the drizzly parade route in the downtown core. No matter the weather, Montréal brings in the spring with the biggest parade of the year, a hugely celebrated gathering of the greater Montréal clan (you don’t have to be Irish to love a good party). This year, as always, all Montrealers and visitors alike will be honorarily Irish for a day, so prepare to get out your green for the 200th edition of the Montréal St. Patrick’s Day Parade Carney marches in Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade celebration. By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 16, 2025 2:43 pm. Updated March 16, 2025 10:01 pm. 1 min read.
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