The main St. Patrick’s Day parades in 2026 are scheduled right around the holiday itself, with most big-city parades happening on or near Tuesday, 17 March 2026.

When Is the St Patrick’s Day Parade?

Quick Scoop

Here are the confirmed 2026 dates for some of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parades (all local time):

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City Parade Date 2026 Start Time Notes
Dublin Tuesday 17 March 2026 12:00 pm National St. Patrick’s Day Parade runs through Dublin city centre as part of the festival (14–17 March).
New York City Tuesday 17 March 2026 11:00 am 265th NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade along Fifth Avenue, broadcast on NBC 4 New York.
Kansas City Tuesday 17 March 2026 11:30 am Parade in Midtown/Westport, themed “Irish Kicks in 26: A Celebration of Sport”.
London Sunday 15 March 2026 12:00 pm Mayor of London’s St. Patrick’s Festival & Parade from Hyde Park, ending at Whitehall.
Belfast Tuesday 17 March 2026 1:30 pm Annual city-centre parade with music, dance and performance.
Atlantic City Sunday 8 March 2026 About 1:00 pm Historic boardwalk parade, held the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day.

Key points (short answer style)

  • St. Patrick’s Day itself is on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.
  • Major parades in Dublin, New York City, Kansas City, and Belfast are all on 17 March 2026.
  • London’s big St. Patrick’s Parade is on Sunday, 15 March 2026.
  • Some cities (like Atlantic City) hold their parade the weekend before , on Sunday, 8 March 2026.

If you tell me your city, I can help you narrow down the exact parade date and time there.

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