- 30th Annual Greening of the Canal (12 March 2026, 5:00 PM, greening at 5:45 PM): A popular downtown tradition at the Ohio Street Canal Basin where the waterway is dyed emerald green, accompanied by live music, guest speakers, and a free, family-friendly public gathering.
- 44th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade & Tent Party (13 March 2026): The IPSF Tent Party runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, followed by the parade stepping off at 11:30 AM and concluding around 1:00 PM along North Street between Meridian and Pennsylvania Streets, featuring Irish-themed floats, marching bands, dancers, and a free all-ages tent party atmosphere.
- 33rd Annual Shamrock Run & Walk (14 March 2026, 11:00 AM): A community run and walk event starting at IFD Union Hall on Mass Ave and finishing at Bottleworks District, attracting participants in green attire for a fun, active way to celebrate.
- Lucky’s Saint Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl (14 March 2026 and 17 March 2026, starting at 4:00 PM): A pub-hopping adventure across various Indianapolis venues, beginning at Howl at the Moon, with themed drinks, music, and lively social gatherings on both the weekend and the actual holiday.
South Bend & Mishawaka
- Saint Patrick’s Parade & Greening of the East Race (14 March 2026, 11:00 AM): Organised by Downtown South Bend, the parade takes place along Jefferson Boulevard in the East Bank Village, immediately followed by the ceremonial greening of the East Race waterway for a double dose of Irish spirit.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration at De Amicis Club (15 March 2026, 1:00 PM): A relaxed Sunday afternoon gathering at 302 West 11th Street in Mishawaka, featuring food, drinks, music, and community camaraderie in honour of the holiday.
- Fort Wayne
- Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (17 March 2026; festivities at 5:00 PM, parade at 6:30 PM): Held at Fort Wayne FC (1616 Saint Joe Center Road), this evening parade includes marching units, bands, and festive entries, preceded by pre-parade activities.
- Fort Wayne Pub Trail: A self-guided trail of popular stops such as O’Sullivan’s Italian Pub and Chapman’s Brewing Co., offering Saint Patrick’s Day specials, live entertainment, and pub-hopping throughout the holiday period.
Other Notable Indiana Events
- Ireland, IN Saint Pat’s March Celebration (22 February – 15 March 2026): A month-long series of events in the town of Ireland, culminating with highlights including the Irish Trot 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, 15 March at 8:00 AM starting at Ireland Elementary School.
- Michigan City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (14 March 2026, 1:00 PM): A community procession through the Uptown Arts District along Franklin Street, featuring local groups, music, and family-oriented fun.
- Crown Point Nighttime Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (17 March 2026, at dusk approx. 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM): An illuminated evening parade around the Downtown Square, with glowing entries, lights, music, and a festive nighttime atmosphere.
- Muncie Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (17 March 2026, 6:00 PM): An evening parade beginning at 300 N High Street, bringing together marchers, bands, and community participants to celebrate in downtown Muncie.
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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
