Springfield Missouri 2013 Saint Patrick's Day Parade:The parade will march through Park Central Square (on the east side) and south on South Ave to Elm St. 33rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration PARADE DAY EVENTS SCHEDULE Saturday March 16, 2013 12:00 Food booths & vendors open at the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge and Park Central Square. Vendor Registration closes on February 1st. Parade units begin forming (Benton & Commercial). 12:30 Irish Pet Contest at Jefferson Avenue Footbridge. Pet registration closes at noon on the day of the contest. 2:00 Parade begins with Grand Marshal. Parade registration closes at 1:45 pm on the day of the parade. 4:00 Parade disbands (South Avenue and Elm St.) 4:30 - ???? Celebration continues with the Awards Ceremony at Patton Alley Pub