Monday's St. Patrick's Day parade comes with a bit of drama. Why it matters: This could be one of the last years the annual event, which draws hundreds of thousands of people downtown, takes place in its current form.

The parade steps off shortly after 1 p.m., but road closures and parking restrictions begin at 9 a.m. in the downtown area.

Parking restrictions Monday ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at 9 a.m., with road closings to follow along the Superior Avenue route and on adjacent streets, the city announced. The parade will step off from Superior Avenue at East 18th Street at 1:04 p.