- 49th Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Huntsville, Saturday, 14 March 2026 at 11:00 AM): A long-standing Rocket City tradition since 1978, founded by Ellen McAnelly of Finnegan’s Pub. The parade proceeds through downtown Huntsville with community participants, marching groups, and festive entries that draw crowds to celebrate Irish heritage.
- Friendly Sons of St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Mobile, Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at approximately 11:00 AM): A traditional religious and cultural procession following 10:00 AM Mass at the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. It moves down Dauphin Street to The Battle House, featuring local organisations and participants in a free event where attendees wear green.
- 33rd Annual World’s Smallest St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Enterprise, Saturday, 14 March 2026, mid-morning): A unique local tradition billed as the world’s smallest parade, often with a single participant or minimal entries such as the Grand Marshal. The short event takes place in downtown Enterprise and includes community involvement.
- Five Points South St. Patrick’s Celebration (Birmingham, Thursday, 12 March to Tuesday, 17 March 2026): A week-long district-wide festival in the Five Points South Entertainment District with the 12th Annual Irish Flag Raising on 12 March at 5:00 PM, the 46th Annual Irish Dinner on 13 March at 7:00 PM, a parade on 14 March at 1:30 PM starting on 10th Ave. S. and winding through the area, plus food, drink specials, live music, and entertainment across the week.
- St. Paddy’s Weekend at The Camp (Huntsville, 13 March at 4:00 PM, 14 March at 11:00 AM, 15 March at 12:00 PM, and 17 March at 4:00 PM): A multi-day gathering at The Camp at MidCity with live music performances, festive food options, and green-themed drinks to mark the holiday weekend.
- Callaghan’s 80th Annual St. Patrick’s Block Party (Mobile, Saturday, 14 March 2026, continuing through 17 March): One of the Gulf Coast’s largest block parties at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club, featuring live Irish music sessions and community celebrations.
- St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails at The View (Huntsville, Sunday, 15 March 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM): An event at Burritt on the Mountain with live music from The Musgrove Session and Irish banger sausages served alongside seasonal cocktails.
- Shamrockin’ with my Gnomies (Gadsden, Friday, 13 March 2026 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM): A local shopping event in downtown Gadsden that encourages green attire to support businesses through specials and promotions.
- St. Patrick’s Day Festival (Alexander City, Saturday, 14 March 2026 at 9:00 AM): A morning festival at The Square with vendors, music, an art contest, and a pet parade for family participation.
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
