2025 PARADE
Sunday, March 16, 2025 @ Noon
And, the 2025 Grand Marshals are...
Ed Bennett & Janet Lightner!
Owners of Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro, Ed & Janet have been giving back to the community since 1995.
Ed and Janet were chosen to be the Grand Marshals due to their commitment to not just the community, but the parade as well. Janet was instrumental in creating the parade, and has been on its board since the beginning, working tirelessly every year to make the parade a reality! Boundary Bay has also been a generous sponsor of the parade throughout the years.
The 15th Annual Bellingham St. Patrick's Day Parade is on Sunday, March 16th at noon.
Bellingham's Grand Marshal
Each year, the Bellingham St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee carefully selects a Grand Marshal to lead the parade down the streets of Downtown. The representative chosen exemplifies superior qualities of leadership, a strong dedication to our community and an overall positive attitude.
Grand Marshals of the Past:
2024 Lt. Claudia Murphy
2023 Anna Rankin, Race Director of Ski to Sea, Mt. Baker Hill Climb, Tour de Whatcom, and Taps to Trails
2022 Erika Lautenbach, Director of Whatcom County Health Department
2020 Mayor Seth Fleetwood
2019 Alice Clark, Executive Director of the Downtown Bellingham Partnership
2018 Moonwater, Executive Director of Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
2017 Whatcom Community College
2016 Todd Elsworth
2015 Fire Chief Bill Newbold
2014 Chief of Police Clifford Cook
2013 Tammy Bennett
2012 Mayor Kelli Linville
2011 Sheriff Bill Elfo
2010 Mayor Dan Pike
“Kick the March doldrums to the curb with Bellingham's St. Paddy's Parade,” says Tammy Bennett, former Grand Marshal and current member of the YMCA’s Department of Fun. “It's the perfect opportunity to join family, friends & neighbors, gussy up yourselves (& bikes if you like rollin') and get your green on!“