Springfield will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 14 with its traditional community parade.
The 43rd annual Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place in downtown Springfield at 2 p.m., according to a community announcement. The parade route starts on South Avenue and Elm Street and moves toward the square, ending at Jefferson Avenue.
To accommodate construction on Boonville Avenue, the parade route has been adjusted this year.
Grand marshal and parade festivities
Crystal Quade, executive director for the Downtown Springfield Association, will serve as the parade’s grand marshal. Quade oversees the association’s strategic direction, operations and partnerships, working with the board, downtown stakeholders and community leaders to enhance downtown Springfield…