Wearin’ of the Green is March 18: Time, route and where to find bathrooms

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The annual Wearin’ of the Green parade in Baton Rouge returns on March 18. Thousands dress up in green to catch throws at the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.

The event started in March 1986 as a walking parade before it graduated to floats.

Celebrations start with the 5K Shamrock Run on the morning of the parade. The marathon benefits Baton Rouge Green, an organization dedicated to educating the community on sustainability and expanding green spaces in the city.

This year’s grand marshal is the owner of Mockler Beverage Company, Tim Mockler. Raising Cane’s CEO Todd Graves reigned as grand marshal of the 2022 parade and rode down the route with rapper Nelly.

What to know before going to the Wearin’ of the Green:

Parade time, route

The parade rolls at 10 a.m. and starts at Hundred Oaks Avenue and South Acadian Thruway. The run time is an estimated two to three hours.

Route:

• Turns down Eugene Street
• Rolls down Eugene Street, makes a left on Terrace Boulevard
• Turns left on Perkins Road, rides over the overpass
• Ends at Stanford Avenue and Perkins Road

Parking Information

According to the parade’s website, finding parking space is difficult. Paradegoers should not park on private or commercial property unless drivers have written permission.

Bathroom locations along the route

Parade organizers said there are portable bathrooms available along the route. Where to find bathrooms:

Hundred Oaks Area

• (4) spaced on the boulevard (between Glenmore/S. Acadian)
• (2) Nun’s Old House (corner Hundred Oaks/S.Acadian – brick  home/carport)
• (2) Catholic Life Center driveway
• At  Hundred Oaks/Parker
• At Hundred Oaks/S. Eugene

Terrace Boulevard Area

• At S. Eugene/Terrace Avenue
• At Terrace/Drehr
• At Terrace Avenue/Perkins Road

Perkins Road Area

• (2) Perkins/Virgil  (Dilapidated garage station)
• (2) Perkins/Reymond Avenue (One for police; one for parade marshals)

Glenmore Avenue Area

• At Claycut and Glenmore
• (2) At Broussard and Glenmore (float check-in)
• Between Broussard /Hundred Oaks
• At Hundred Oaks and Glenmore

Shamrock Run Information

• When: Race starts at 8 a.m.
• Where: Starts at Moreau Physical Therapy on Perkins Road
• How to register for the marathon: Click here to register for the race. Fees increase until the day before the parade.

Visit wearinofthegreen.com for more information.