The Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17.

Starting at 10 am, no vehicle traffic will be allowed on the parade route. Only pedestrian traffic going to the parade will be allowed to pass barricades on County Highway K. The Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Town of Erin, has taken steps to ensure that the parade route and surrounding highways will be as safe as possible for motorists and pedestrians.
The practice of groups establishing large party areas along the highway used for the parade route have caused traffic and pedestrian hazards and significant delays in reopening the highway following the parade. The Town of Erin has received a permit from the Washington County Highway Department to hold the parade on a closed portion of County Highway K between Shamrock Lane and Highway 167, however that permit does not include closing the highway for unrestricted partying.                                          

Derek Wilcox chairs the annual event and told WTKM that the area plow drivers did a great job.

"The county cleared off the road as best as they could. We encourage everyone to get here early. We are looking forward to this great annual event."

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is planning on a dozen deputies in the area, along with a dedicated OWI enforcement unit, working with state patrol partners.

No temporary structures or shelters will be permitted on the parade route.