- Ashbourne Saint Patrick’s Day Festivities (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm): With the official parade cancelled due to resource shortages, alternative celebrations occur at the Tesco Mall on High Street, including a special meet-and-greet with Saint Patrick and lively performances by the MDB Performance Academy.
- Athboy Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 12:30 pm): A spirited parade embracing the theme “Heroes and Legends”, featuring imaginative entries that honour bravery, folklore, and community icons through creative floats and costumes.
- Ballivor Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 12:30 pm): The village’s fourth annual event on Main Street, delivering small-town charm with community involvement, music, and cheerful marches.
- Dunboyne Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 2:00 pm): Returning after previous cancellations, this heartfelt event winds through the village under the theme “Heart of the Community”, showcasing local pride with family amusements, food vans, and joyful participation from early afternoon.
- Kells Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 3:00 pm): Festivities commence with walking participants assembling at the Fairgreen area. The inclusive parade features a sensory section along Carrick Street, where gentle bubble-blowing replaces loud noises for a welcoming, low-sensory experience.
- Navan Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 2:00 pm): A bustling town procession departing from the Navan Enterprise Centre on Trim Road, traversing Railway Street, Canon Row (with a restricted sensory area for calmer viewing), and Kennedy Road before concluding at Market Square. Expect lively bands, colourful floats, community groups, and family entertainment filling the streets.
- Oldcastle Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 12:00 pm): One of the county’s earliest parades, beginning at the Show Hall and bringing energy to this historic town with local groups and festive displays.
- Ratoath Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 12:00 pm): An early afternoon procession launching from the Corballis Shopping Centre and concluding at Streamstown Estate on the Lagor Road, with staging at The Venue and SuperValu for participants.
- Slane Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 3:30 pm): Departing from Saint Patrick’s National School, the parade processes through the village, highlighting local talent and heritage in a scenic setting.
- Trim Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 3:30 pm): Starting from the Ring Road, the parade moves along Patrick Street, Emmet Street, and Market Street, ending at Castle Street. Pre-parade themed performances, including energetic K-Pop acts, begin at the Market Street Bandstand from 3:00 pm, adding modern flair to traditional celebrations..
Road closures apply in Navan, Trim, Kells, and Dunboyne (typically one hour before parades until ~5:00 pm); check Meath County Council for updates.
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Saint Patrick’s Day county by county
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Saint Patrick’s Day state by state in the USA
Alabama – Alaska – Arizona – Arkansas – California – Colorado – Connecticut – Delaware – Florida – Georgia – Hawaii – Idaho – Illinois –Indiana – Iowa – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Maine – Maryland – Massachusetts – Michigan – Minnesota – Mississippi – Missouri – Montana – Nebraska – Nevada – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – New York – North Carolina – North Dakota – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Vermont – Virginia – Washington DC – Washington State – West Virginia – Wisconsin – Wyoming –
Saint Patrick’s Day province by province in Canada
Alberta – British Columbia – Manitoba – New Brunswick – Newfoundland and Labrador – Nova Scotia – Ontario – Prince Edward Island – Quebec – Saskatchewan
Saint Patrick’s Day state by state in Australia
New South Wales – Northern Territory – Queensland – Tasmania – Victoria – Western Australia
