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CELEBRATE
50 Years of
IR
ISH HERITAGE
With The
CEDAR RAPIDS

 

Sapadapaso
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And

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Join us downtown Cedar Rapids for a special celebration of the 50th Annual SaPaDaPaSo St. Patrick's Day Parade!

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When: Monday March 17th, 2025 1:00PM
Where: Downtown Cedar Rapids, IA

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2025 Hooley!

Join the fun!!! Saturday, March 1st 4-9 pm Cliff’s Dive Bar & Grill for a rip roaring afternoon of Irish Music Shenanigans and Malarkey featuring @Wylde Nept. Check out the SaPaDaPaSo Facebook event page for more info!!
Don't forget to Join and Share!

Did You Know!?!?

Sapadapaso is a non-profit organization that relies on donations of time and money to keep us afloat!
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Parade Route

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SaPaDaPaSo has sponsored every Cedar Rapids Saint Patrick's Day parade since 1978!

Learn about the history of the Cedar Rapids Saint Patrick's Day Parade and how SaPaDaPaSo kept it alive!

Learn More About SaPaDaPaSo!

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The Irish Colleen

Every year prior to the parade, SaPaDaPaSo members nominate an Irish Colleen.

The Irish Colleen is an extra touch of class for the parade

She is a young girl of Irish descent who is selected by a panel of judges, based on a questionnaire and submitted photo. She serves as a hostess at the Irish Hooley, rides in a convertible during the parade, and helps distribute awards at the after-parade celebration.

This honored position is a position of prestige in the Irish community.

Colleen

We are looking for the 2025 SaPaDaPaSo Colleen!

If you are interested in being the 2025 SaPaDaPaSo Colleen, click below to view the qualifications and application.

2025
Saint Patrick's Day Parade 
Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

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Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

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