Heading downtown today for St. Patrick's Day? Here's what you need to know.
The 149th annual parade steps off at 1:04 p.m. on Superior Avenue. About 11,000 people are expected to march. Road closures in the area begin at 9 a.m.
?
Cleveland police and other agencies will be on high alert, working to pull off a "layered security plan," meaning uniformed and plain-clothed officers wil be stationed all around the city.
RELATED | Cleveland named a top 10 city to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Police are asking the public to remain aware and let them know if you see something suspicious. You can inform officers by using the hashtag #clestpats.
