THE 2013 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day PARADE WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY MARCH 10, NOT 17TH!! ALSO MARCH 10 IS DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME; SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD 1 HOUR. The Theme of the 2013 Parade is: The Philadelphia Irish Memorial: A Decade of Remembrance The Grand Marshal of the 2013 Parade is: Harry Marnie The new President of the St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association is: Robert M. Gessler The three new St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association Board members are: Chaplain, Sister James Anne Feerick, I.H.M. Joe Fox Bob Henon Congratulations to all! Each year the Saint Patrick's Day Observance Association hosts the parade on the Sunday prior to St. Patrick's Day unless March 17th falls on Sunday. When March 17th falls on a Sunday, the parade is held on March 17th, St. Patrick's Feast Day.