Elaborate floats, marching bands, and giant helium-filled balloons fill the streets of St. Louis for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade begins at 18th and Market and travels East on Market to Kiener Plaza (Broadway and Market Streets) where it ends. The 9 a.m. five-mile Michelob ULTRA run precedes the parade which begins at 9th and Market streets in downtown St. Louis and finishes in front of St. Louis Union Station. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome. Irish abounds before, during and after the parade at the Irish Village at Kiener Plaza, 6th and Market. Food, fun and live entertainment for the whole family from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.