‘Mockos & Melee’: 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Promises Excitement and Frolic Saturday

The 54th St. Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, in front of Fort Christiansvaern in Christiansted, St. Croix.

The parade will proceed along Company Street to Market Street, then continue onto King Street before concluding back at the fort. Christiansted’s streets will be filled with spectators enjoying the lively atmosphere as multiple floats and groups make their way through the parade route. Onlookers will have the chance to catch beads, candy, and other favors thrown from decorated floats. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade on St. Croix is considered one of the island’s most anticipated annual events, drawing visitors from the mainland and beyond. Known for its punctuality, this parade is widely regarded as the only one on St. Croix that reliably starts on time.

A highlight of this year’s event will be the appearance of “Mr. Lucky” and his leprechauns, who will be collecting donations for the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center. In 2024, their efforts resulted in a whopping $4,000 contribution to the organization.

Participants in the parade will dress according to the year’s theme, incorporating plenty of green into their outfits. Many in the crowd will also embrace the festive spirit, competing to showcase the most creative and humorous attire, often with face painting as part of their ensemble.