- 57th Annual Saint Louis Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (14 March 2026, 12:00 PM): One of the largest parades in the country, this grand procession through downtown Saint Louis starts at Market and 20th Streets and proceeds east to Broadway and Clark Streets, featuring over 120 units including marching bands, elaborate floats, giant balloons, Irish dancers, and community organisations.
- Kansas City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (17 March 2026, 11:30 AM): A longstanding tradition on the actual holiday, typically beginning at Linwood and Broadway in Midtown Kansas City and concluding in Westport, with marching units, bands, floats, and a route lined with local shops, pubs, and enthusiastic crowds celebrating the region’s Irish ancestry.
- Ancient Order of Hibernians Parade (Dogtown) (17 March 2026, 11:00 AM): A heritage-focused procession in the historic Dogtown neighbourhood of Saint Louis along Tamm Avenue, organised by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, emphasising Irish culture, community pride, traditional music, and neighbourhood participation.
- Saint Charles Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (17 March 2026, 4:00 PM): A family-oriented afternoon event presented in partnership with the Ancient Order of Hibernians, beginning at the Lewis and Clark Boathouse Parking Lot and marching along Main Street in Saint Charles, complete with floats, bands, and riverside charm.
Festivals & Other Major Events
- Best Ever Saint Pat’s (Rolla) (14 March 2026): A legendary student-led tradition at Missouri S&T, featuring a parade at 11:00 AM along Pine Street followed by a concert at 1:00 PM at the Downtown Band Shell, plus a week of festivities including “Gonzo & Games” and the “Coronation Ceremony” in this lively college town.
- Lake of the Ozarks Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (14 March 2026, 1:00 PM): A popular lakeside procession along the historic Bagnell Dam Strip, drawing crowds for floats, music, and holiday spirit; separate water-based boat parades often occur around the same weekend at various mile markers on the lake.
- Downtown Sikeston Saint Patrick’s Day Festival (14 March 2026, 12:00 PM): Centred at 105 East Center Street in Sikeston, this community festival offers Irish food, live entertainment, a costume contest for adults and pets, vendors, and family-friendly activities throughout the day.
- Defiance Saint Patrick’s Day Festival (14 March 2026, starting at 9:00 AM): A family-oriented gathering at Good News Brewing and various local venues in Defiance, including a parade, live music performances (such as by the Charles Glenn Duo), vendor markets, food, drinks, and scenic enjoyment in the Missouri wine country area.
- Florissant Saint Patrick’s Parade & Festival (15 March 2026, starting at 8:45 AM): Held in Old Town Florissant centred around Saint Francois Street, this event features a 5K run, a community parade with marching units and floats, followed by a cultural festival with music, food, Irish dancing, and neighbourhood festivities.
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
