Utica St. Patrick’s Day Parade Postponed

Utica’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which was scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus.

Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente and parade organizers made the announcement today.

Parade officials call it a difficult decision.

Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and New York City have also postponed their parades.