- Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (17 March 2026, 12:00 PM): Hosted by the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Central Iowa, this procession starts at 15th Street and Grand Avenue, winds through downtown’s East Village, and celebrates Irish heritage with marching bands, floats, and community groups.
- Luck of the Zoo: Zoo Brew Pop-Up (14 March 2026, 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM): A relaxed adult evening at Blank Park Zoo featuring local Irish craft beers, live music from the Des Moines Irish Session, and a festive zoo atmosphere.
- Saint Paddy’s Day Marathon & 5K (14 March 2026, starting at 7:55 AM): Held at Big Creek State Park, this event offers a half marathon, 5K, and a family-friendly “Kids Dash,” drawing runners in green attire for an active holiday start.
- Official Lucky’s Bar Crawl (14 March 2026, 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM): A downtown pub-hopping adventure with check-in typically at The Shop DSM, featuring multiple venues, drink specials, and lively weekend celebrations.
- Saint Patrick’s at Royal Mile (17 March 2026, 8:30 AM to 2:00 AM): An all-day gathering at The Royal Mile with live bagpipers at noon, traditional Irish food, drinks, and extended pub festivities on the holiday itself.
Cedar Rapids
- 51st Annual SaPaDaPaSo Parade (17 March 2026, 1:00 PM): Organised by the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Society, this long-standing tradition marches through downtown Cedar Rapids, starting near Greene Square Park, with colourful entries, bands, and community spirit.
- Post-Parade Party at Big Grove (17 March 2026, 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM): Following the parade, Big Grove Brewery & Taproom hosts an extended celebration with live music from Marita May & The Lads of County Linn starting at 2:30 PM, craft beers, and Irish-inspired enjoyment.
- Saint Patrick’s Celebration at Viking Lounge (14 March 2026): A weekend event at Viking Lounge featuring festive food, “Viking Karaoke,” drinks, and a lively crowd atmosphere to mark the holiday.
Davenport & Quad Cities
- Grand Parade XL (14 March 2026, starting at 11:30 AM): The nation’s only interstate parade begins in Rock Island, Illinois, crosses the Centennial Bridge over the Mississippi River, and concludes in downtown Davenport, Iowa, at the RiverCenter around 1:30 PM, featuring bi-state participation, floats, and marching units.
- Post-Parade Bash (14 March 2026, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM): Held at the RiverCenter (136 E. Third St.), this follow-up event includes live Irish music, dancers, food vendors, and a celebratory gathering.
- CASI Saint Patrick’s Day Race (14 March 2026): Races in downtown Davenport with a Tot Trot at 9:00 AM, Family Run at 9:30 AM, and 5K at 10:00 AM, offering family-friendly running options before the parade.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Bash (13–14 March 2026): A two-day community celebration at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds featuring live music, a kids’ zone, vendors, food, and broad family entertainment.
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
