See you on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Join us downtown St. Paul, starting at noon on March 17th, 2026, for the nation’s great St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the nation!

What is the parade route?
This year, the parade will follow the long-standing, pre-COVID route used for many years prior to 2020. It will begin at Mears Park, run along 5th St, and conclude at Rice Park.

Where is the best place to park?
We recommend parking in lots & ramps along Kellogg and north of 6th St E. The staging area usually closes each year at 10 am. Then, 5th St E and intersecting roads between 6th St E & 4th St E close at 11 am.

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebrates St. Paul’s Irish heritage and the many Irish clans that still reside in the area today. Irish pride and spirit run deep in this town, and it shows each year – lining the streets of downtown St. Paul with Irish and non-Irish alike.

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is traditionally held on March 17th unless it falls on a Holy Day or a Sunday. Our association has been sponsoring the parade since 1967. We love celebrating this long-standing tradition with everyone in the Twin Cities. And we hope to continue doing so for generations to come!