New Haven Celebrates the Irish Sunday

On Sunday, the city of New Haven will pause for its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, and thanks to a Hamden business you don't have to venture in to the city for the parade by car.

Dunn’s Pub, located at 2345 Whitney Ave. in Hamden, is running a shuttle bus to the New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The shuttle costs $10 per person and includes breakfast. Children under 10 are free.

The shuttle will run from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., starting at the parking lot behind Dunn’s Pub and arriving at the corner of Orange & Grove streets in New Haven.

It's a great alternative to parking downtown on a family friendly transport. The will be a bus monitor and no alcohol will be allowed on the bus.

For reservations call Charles at 203-996-9712 or email thedunnspub@aol.com

Frequently Asked Questions from the parade website:

1. When is the Parade? – Sunday, March 10th, 2013 1:30 PM
2. Where does the Parade start? – Derby Ave and Chapel Street
3. What is the Parade Route? – Chapel Street to Church Street to Grove Street ending on Orange Street
4. How long is the Parade? – approximately 3 hours and 1.5 miles
5. What streets are closed? – Please see the link above. Mayor’s Parade Proclamation 2013 and Street Closings
6. What time do the streets close? – Most are closed at 11:00 AM. Church Street from Chapel to Grove St. will be closed from 6:00 AM. Please see the link above. Mayor’s Parade Proclamation 2013 and Street Closings
7. What time do the streets re-open? – General right after the parade passes. Each street becomes open. Please see the link above. Mayor’s Parade Proclamation 2013 and Street Closings
8. Where is the best place to see the parade? Any where along the Parade route. New Haven offers many great locations.
9. How much does it cost? – It’s FREE to come see the largest spectator event in CT  =)
10. Who puts the Parade together? – A group called the Associated Irish Societies d.b.a. New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. They consist of local men and women who volunteer their time and talents for this tradition.