Wisconsin celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day 2026 with major parades and festivals concentrated on the weekends surrounding the holiday, which falls on Tuesday, 17 March. Festivities feature lively processions, music, and community gatherings.
- Milwaukee Saint Patrick’s Day Parade : A grand downtown procession on Saturday, 14 March, starting at noon from North MLK Drive and West Wisconsin Avenue, showcasing floats, bands, dancers, and Irish heritage elements.
- New Dublin Grand Parade : The town of New London transforms into “New Dublin” for a festive parade on Saturday, 21 March, at 1:00 PM in the downtown area, part of a broader week of Irish celebrations.
- Madison Saint Patrick’s Day Parade : A community parade on Sunday, 15 March, at 1:30 PM circling the Wisconsin State Capitol Square, highlighting local Irish culture and participation.
- Bluemound Road Parade (Milwaukee) : An afternoon neighbourhood parade on Saturday, 14 March, at 3:30 PM along Bluemound Road from North 68th Street to North 52nd Street, with festive floats and music.
- Sturgeon Bay Parade : A morning event on Saturday, 14 March, at 11:00 AM beginning at 36 South Third Avenue, bringing Irish spirit to the community with participants and entertainment.
- Milwaukee ShamROCK Kick-off Party : A pre-holiday gathering on Friday, 13 March, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Lucky Clover Irish Pub, launching the weekend festivities.
- Shamrock Club Post-Parade Party : A lively after-event on Saturday, 14 March, from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the Saint Brigid Center in Milwaukee, with music and socialising.
- Madison Shamrock Shuffle : A themed morning walk or run on Saturday, 14 March, starting in downtown Madison, promoting fun and activity.
- Craftsman Table & Tap (Madison) : Five days of festivities from 13 to 17 March, featuring live music including The Kissers on the final night.
- Steny’s Tavern & Grill : A four-day celebration from 14 to 17 March in Walker’s Point, Milwaukee, offering green beer and traditional Irish food.
- McDugout Pub and Grill : An early-start event in Lannon on 17 March, with doors opening at 6:00 AM and live music from 11:00 AM.
- The Still Bar & Grill : An all-day party in Spooner on 14 March, beginning at 9:00 AM with ongoing celebrations.
Tourism Ireland reaches out toe the Irish Diaspora
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
