2027 St. Patrick's Day Parade Run

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The St. Patrick's Day Parade Run is one of the largest events of its kind in the St. Louis area. The regular run is a 5-mile course winding through the streets of downtown and midtown St. Louis. The event also features an easier and shorter 3k distance. Upon conclusion of the race, the St. Patrick's Day Parade, noted as one of the top parades in the country, commences with dozens of marching bands, floats, gigantic balloons, and thousands of marchers. Each year, over 250,000 spectators watch the annual parade.

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