- Detroit Saint Patrick’s Parade (15 March 2026, 1:00 PM): The 68th annual procession travels down Michigan Avenue from 6th Street to 14th Street in historic Corktown, featuring marching bands, colourful floats, Irish dancers, bagpipers, and community groups celebrating Irish heritage.
- Family Fun Zone (15 March 2026, 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM): A kid-friendly area open on parade day in Corktown, offering games, activities, refreshments, and family-oriented entertainment alongside the main event.
- Corktown Races (15 March 2026, starting at 10:30 AM): Pre-parade running events including a kids’ run at 10:30 AM followed by the 5K at 11:00 AM, drawing participants in green attire for an active morning in Corktown.
- Parade Day Mass (15 March 2026, 10:30 AM): A traditional Catholic Mass at Most Holy Trinity Church in Corktown, providing a reflective start to the day’s festivities before the parade.
- Royal Oak Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (14 March 2026, 12:00 PM): A lively downtown procession in Royal Oak featuring local organisations, bands, floats, and community spirit on the weekend.
- Saint Practice Bar Crawl (Royal Oak) (7 March 2026, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM): An early-weekend pub-hopping event across various venues including Royal Oak Taphouse and Fifth Avenue, with drink specials and social gatherings to build holiday excitement.
- Irish Fest (Westland) (17 March 2026, 5:00 PM): The 42nd annual celebration at the Hellenic Cultural Center on the actual holiday, offering live music, traditional Irish food, dancing, and a festive evening atmosphere.
Grand Rapids & West Michigan
- Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Grand Rapids) (14 March 2026, 11:00 AM): The downtown parade marches through central Grand Rapids with marching units, floats, Irish performers, and vibrant community participation.
- Irish on Ionia Festival (14 March 2026, starting at 11:00 AM): Michigan’s largest Saint Patrick’s Day street party at Calder Plaza, featuring live entertainment, food vendors, drinks, and a packed outdoor celebration throughout the day.
- The Irish Remedy Block Party (14 March 2026, 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM): A walkable neighbourhood event in the Monroe North Business District with music, food, beverages, and lively crowds enjoying the weekend festivities.
- Muskegon Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (14 March 2026, 11:00 AM): A downtown Muskegon procession showcasing local groups, bands, and festive entries in a community-oriented display.
- Holland Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (14 March 2026, 12:00 PM): This parade winds through downtown Holland with colourful participants, music, and traditional holiday cheer in a welcoming small-city setting.
Bay City & Central Michigan
- Bay City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (15 March 2026, 2:00 PM): The main procession moves down Center Avenue to Wenonah Park, featuring floats, marching bands, dancers, and local pride along the scenic route.
- Clare Irish Festival (14 March 2026, 12:00 PM main parade): A large-scale weekend celebration in Clare, highlighted by the Saturday parade with extensive entries, live music, food, and one of central Michigan’s biggest Irish gatherings.
- Grand Ledge Saint Patrick’s Celebration (14 March 2026, 2:00 PM): A community parade along Bridge Street in Grand Ledge, bringing together marchers, bands, and neighbourhood festivities for a family-friendly afternoon.
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
