Global St. Patrick's Day Events Planned for 2026

St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2026, will draw millions worldwide to parades, pub gatherings, and cultural festivities honoring Irish heritage, with events spanning from New York City to Madrid and rural Irish towns.

In New York City, the 265th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will step off at 11 a.m. along Fifth Avenue, starting at 44th Street and proceeding north to 79th Street. Thousands of participants, including Irish-American groups and supporters, are expected to march in green attire, accompanied by bagpipers and marching bands. Robert James "Bob" McCann, co-chairman of NewEdge Capital Group, will serve as grand marshal. Organizers anticipate chilly weather, advising spectators to arrive early for viewing spots along the route, which lacks portable restrooms. The event will be livestreamed on platforms including NBC New York and YouTube. Across the Atlantic, Manchester's parade on March 15 will assemble at noon outside the Irish World Heritage Centre in Cheetham Hill, winding through city streets to Deansgate over 60 to 90 minutes. Featuring dance troupes, pipe bands, and accordion players from Ireland, it forms the centerpiece of the Manchester Irish Festival, running...