The main New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17, 2026 is scheduled to air on NBC 4 New York starting at 11:00 a.m. local time.

Quick Scoop: Where to Watch

  • NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026
    • Channel: NBC 4 New York (local NBC station in the NYC area)
* Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

* Start time: 11:00 a.m. (live coverage)

If you’re outside the New York area, the exact channel number will depend on your cable, satellite, or antenna setup, but it will still be your local NBC affiliate carrying “NBC 4 New York” coverage in that market where available.

Other parade broadcasts (if you were wondering)

Different cities have their own St. Patrick’s Day parades and TV deals, so “what channel is the St. Patrick’s Day parade on” can vary a lot by location:

  • New Hampshire–based coverage: NHPBS Create (11.4) is airing “St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026” at 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. on March 17, 2026.
  • Philadelphia parade: The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is airing from noon to 3 p.m. on PHILLY 57 and streaming on CBS News Philadelphia.

If you tell me your city or TV provider, I can help you map this to the exact channel number in your area (NBC, PBS, or local affiliate).

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