'Old Neighborhood' St. Patrick’s Day Parade has a new start time this year

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Changes are coming to this year's "Old Neighborhood" St.

Patrick’s Day Parade. The start time is moving to 11 a.m.



on Saturday, March 15. Streets will close by 9 a.m.

for the parade route. RELATED: Shamrock Run draws thousands to Buffalo for St. Patrick's festivities After the bands, the floats, and the dancers, there will be a traditional Irish "hooley" running from noon to 4 p.

m. at the Valley Community Center, located at 93 Leddy St. Live music will be provided by The Reardon and Garvey Band.

The parade will travel through the streets of the historic Buffalo River community, including South Park Avenue, Smith Street, Elk Street, Hamburg Street, and South Street. The annual parade and hooley raise money for the Valley Community Center's services and programs..