One of the biggest events in small-town Hudson is our annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, organized by the Soulanges Irish Society. Fewer than 6,000 people live in Hudson, yet past parades have drawn more than 15,000 spectators to gather on Main Road to see the pipers, Irish dancers, and floats.
Here is a map of the 2023 parade route
Côte St Charles and Main Road will be closed for the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, which will begin at 1pm on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Unlike in previous years, the parade will not turn up Cameron but will continue along Main Road to the Community Centre.
March 18, 2023 Hudson Saint Patrick’s Day Parade route [Map Provided by the Town of Hudson]
Where to park on parade day
Street parking will be restricted throughout the parade route.
Here are the public parking lots in Hudson:
Corner of Selkirk and Main Road
Jack Layton Park (no parking permits required)
Behind St Thomas Church
Across from St Thomas Church, in front of the Treehouse Daycare
There is a very small public parking lot on Main Road, next to the Public Works building
Parking restrictions in effect for Saint Patrick’s Day in Hudson
Street closures on Saturday, March 18, 2023
Côte St-Charles between Ridge and Main Road, from 10 am until approximately 3 pm;
Main Road, between Côte St-Charles and Beach, from 12:30 pm until approximately 3 pm;
The Community Centre parking lot, from Friday evening, March 17, until approximately 4 pm on March 18.
Note that parking is severely restricted between Main Road and Lakeview and along the detour route, as shown in the map below.
Parking restrictions and road closures / detours in effect during the 2023 Hudson Saint Patrick’s Day Parade [Map by the Town of Hudson]
2023 Soulanges Irish Society events
The fun starts well before the parade, with a series of events around Vaudreuil-Soulanges in February, followed by a full week of fun during the Hudson Irish Festival.
Microbrasserie Cardinal will be doing our part to join in, with the launch of The Craic Irish Red Ale to kick off Irish Week in Hudson on Saturday, March 10. Proceeds from the sale of this malty, deep red beer will support the not-for-profit Soulanges Irish Society to help them keep the good times rolling! The Craic will be available on tap and in cans at our taproom at 466 Main Road (Hudson), and at select partners throughout Quebec while supplies last.
February
Queen & Court Selection Night – Ressco Hall Vaudreuil; Feb. 11, 6pm-11pm
Irish Breakfast – Hudson Community center; Feb. 18, 9am-noon
There’s a lot of fun planned leading up to the Hudson Saint Patrick’s Day Parade at 1pm on Saturday, March 18. Here are the other Irish events you can enjoy in March, thanks to the Soulanges Irish Society:
The Ambassadors Toast Plus CRO sashing – Whitlock Golf & Country; March 4, 6pm-11pm. Hosted by Ted Bird.
Beer launch: The Craic Irish Red – Cardinal; March 10
Hail to the North – Chateau du Lac; March 10
Irishman of the year Roast & Toast Dinner – Whitlock Golf & Country Club; March 11, 6pm-11pm
Irish Comedy Night – Furley; March 14
Chris Crilly Trio – Cardinal Brewing; March 15, 7pm
Charity Dinner & music by Shane Murphy, plus Celebrity bartender Steve Traynor – Embers Restaurant; March 16
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade; March 18 at 1pm on Main Road
Rooftop performance by Sea Red, followed by Haillons inside Château du Lac; March 18
After parade celebration – Hudson Community Centre; March 18
Hi, in response to your comment, we have updated this post. I recommend you plan to come early as there are many parking restrictions in effect.
Here are the public parking lots in Hudson (note that some of these may be difficult to access due to road closures):
– Corner of Selkirk and Main Road
– Jack Layton Park (no parking permits required)
– Behind St Thomas Church
– Across from St Thomas Church, in front of the Treehouse Daycare
– There is a very small public parking lot on Main Road, next to the Public Works building
A map of the areas where restricted parking will be in effect has now been added to the post, so you can see where it may be possible to park.
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Microbrasserie Cardinalsays:
Hi, in response to your comment, we have updated this post. I recommend you plan to come early as there are many parking restrictions in effect.
Here are the public parking lots in Hudson (note that some of these may be difficult to access due to road closures):
– Corner of Selkirk and Main Road
– Jack Layton Park (no parking permits required)
– Behind St Thomas Church
– Across from St Thomas Church, in front of the Treehouse Daycare
– There is a very small public parking lot on Main Road, next to the Public Works building
A map of the areas where restricted parking will be in effect has now been added to the post, so you can see where it may be possible to park.
Col. Dennis Powellsays:
Where does a handicap person park their car and watch the parade?