- Minneapolis Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (14 March 2026, 1:00 p.m.): A family-friendly, free public procession through downtown Minneapolis along Nicollet Mall from 6th Street to 12th Street, featuring marching bands, colourful floats, Irish dancers, community groups, and festive weekend energy.
- Saint Paul Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (17 March 2026, 12:00 p.m.): Marking its 60th anniversary in 2026, this historic parade starts at Mears Park, proceeds along 5th Street, and concludes at Rice Park in downtown Saint Paul, with bagpipers, floats, dancers, and traditional Irish celebration on the actual holiday.
- World’s Shortest Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Hopkins) (17 March 2026, 4:00 p.m.): A charming, quick four-block procession in downtown Hopkins between the American Legion and the Elks Lodge, delivering big holiday spirit in a compact, community-focused format.
Festivals & Cultural Events
- Day of Irish Dance (15 March 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.): Held at Landmark Center in Saint Paul, this full-day event showcases local musicians, Irish dance groups, storytellers, workshops, and cultural performances in a historic setting.
- Landmark Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration (17 March 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.): An all-day gathering at Landmark Center in Saint Paul with Celtic music sessions, traditional dancing, authentic Irish vendors, food, and family-oriented cultural activities on the holiday.
- Pre-Parade Ballpark Hooley (17 March 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.): A free pre-parade event at CHS Field in Saint Paul featuring live music, drinks, food samples, and a lively outdoor atmosphere to kick off the day’s festivities.
Brewery & Pub Celebrations
- Finnegans x Fulton Celebration (14–17 March 2026): A multi-day bash at Fulton Taproom in Minneapolis with live music, Irish dancing performances, $6 pints of Finnegans, and extended holiday merriment across the weekend and into Saint Patrick’s Day.
- Saint Patrick’s Day ‘Haus’ Party (14 March 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.): Held at Bauhaus Brew Labs in Minneapolis, this event offers house music, green beer, craft brews, food, and an energetic brewery crowd for weekend celebrations.
- Shamrock Shakedown (13–14 March 2026, starting at 7:00 p.m.): A two-evening music series at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis featuring jam-grass, jazz fusion, live bands, drinks, and a vibrant pub atmosphere to launch the holiday weekend.
Regional Celebrations
- Crosslake Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (14 March 2026): A community procession in Crosslake, bringing local marchers, bands, and festive entries to this northern Minnesota lakeside town.
- Maple Lake Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (14 March 2026): A small-town parade in Maple Lake with neighbourhood participants, music, and classic Irish-themed enjoyment on the weekend.
- New Ulm Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (17 March 2026, 5:00 p.m.): An evening parade in New Ulm on the holiday itself, featuring local groups, floats, and community spirit in this heritage-rich city.
- Luck O’ the Lake (Excelsior) (21 March 2026): A post-holiday lakeside celebration alongside Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior, concluding at Excelsior Brewing Company with music, drinks, and relaxed outdoor festivities.
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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
