Mar 9, 2026
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) is the affordable choice to get you to and from the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
For $5, you can ride GCRTA to and from the parade downtown. The 2026 St. Patrick’s Day parade is expected to draw thousands of people into the central business district, and GCRTA is preparing for additional customers with extra capacity on the rail service to ensure a safe and reliable experience for all.
Tower City Station Eastbound and Westbound Service Track Adjustments – If you haven’t been riding GCRTA rail service to and from Tower City in the past four months, you need to know that all westbound trains use the Track 7 platform. The elevator and stairway leading to Track 7 can be found on the Public Square Level (M2) of Tower City Center.
All eastbound trains use the Track 8 platform located inside Tower City station. After exiting the heated waiting room for the Blue and Green Line, turn left towards Track 8. After exiting the heated waiting room for the Red Line, turn right towards Track 8.
These changes are due to Tower City East Portals Project construction.
Here are some helpful travel tips for a safe and pleasurable riding experience:
- Contactless Payment. Have your credit or debit card ready for the payment reader to purchase your $5 all-day pass. Keep this pass safe, as you will need to show it on your return trip.
- $5 All-Day passes are available by contactless payment, Google Pay, or Apple Pay at the following rail stations only: Brookpark, Puritas, Triskett, West Blvd-Cudell, and Tower City (Red, Blue and Green Lines)
- One-way fares ($2.50) and All-Day passes ($5.00) are available at a Ticket Vending Machine or on the Transit App with EZfare
- Note: When purchasing on EZfare please make sure you select (“RTA”).
- Plan ahead & leave early. Large crowds are expected so give yourself plenty of time to arrive safely.
- Ride the Rapid. Trains will leave as scheduled throughout the day. Check rideRTA.com for departure times, and GCRTA Transit app for real-time arrivals. Parking is free at all stations.
- Ride the HealthLine. Board the HealthLine at the Stokes Windermere Station and ride from East Cleveland to Downtown Public Square.
If you haven’t already, download the GCRTA Transit app for the latest updates on arrival times.
For additional information on riding GCRTA on St. Patrick's day visit https://www.riderta.com/stpats.