- New Orleans Irish Channel Parade (14 March 2026, 1:00 PM): A beloved neighbourhood tradition in the Irish Channel, starting at Felicity Street and Magazine Street and concluding at Jackson Avenue and Annunciation Street, renowned for unique throws such as cabbages, carrots, potatoes, and beads alongside marching bands and festive floats.
- Parasol’s & The Channel Block Party (14 March and 17 March 2026, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM): Held at Parasol’s (2533 Constance Street), this lively double-date block party offers food, drinks, live music, and a packed street atmosphere on both the weekend and the holiday itself.
- Downtown Irish Club Parade (17 March 2026, 6:30 PM): An evening procession beginning in the Marigny Triangle at Washington Park, travelling through Frenchmen and Decatur Streets into the French Quarter, featuring illuminated floats, Irish music, and a vibrant Quarter finale.
- Metairie Road Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (15 March 2026, 12:00 PM): This suburban parade starts in front of Rummel High School on Severn Avenue and proceeds down Metairie Road to the parish line, with community groups, bands, and generous throws characteristic of the area.
- Italian-American Saint Joseph’s Parade (28 March 2026, 6:00 PM): While primarily honouring Saint Joseph, this French Quarter evening parade serves as a key part of New Orleans’ extended Irish-Italian festive season, blending cultural traditions with floats, music, and celebratory spirit.
Baton Rouge
- Wearin’ of the Green Parade (14 March 2026, 11:00 AM): The main procession begins near Hundred Oaks Blvd and S. Acadian Thruway, ending at Perkins Road and Acadian Thruway, featuring colourful entries, marching units, and local enthusiasm.
- Pre-Parade Events: A parade day breakfast at La Divina Italian Coffee Cafe (3535 Perkins Rd) from 8:00 AM; a VIP experience starting at 7:00 AM at Eloise Market and Cakery (1940 Perkins Rd); and Zee Zees Celebration opening at 9:00 AM (2943 Perkins Rd) with live DJs, no cover charge, and a festive morning kickoff.
Lafayette, Shreveport & Other Regions
- Patty in the Parc (Lafayette) (14 March 2026, 4:30 PM): One of the largest Saint Patrick’s parties in South Louisiana, held at Parc International (200 Garfield Street), with live entertainment, food, drinks, and a major community gathering.
- Saint Fatty’s Day (Shreveport) (14 March 2026, 3:00 PM): A high-energy event at Fatty Arbuckles Pub (205 Wall Street), featuring live performances from Flow Tribe and Rebirth alongside pub specials and lively crowds.
- Almost Saint Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl (Shreveport) (14 March 2026, 4:30 PM): A pub-hopping adventure starting at Phoenix Nightclub, visiting multiple venues with themed drinks and weekend merriment.
- Gretna Italian-Irish Parade (8 March 2026, 12:00 PM): An early weekend procession beginning at Burmaster and Franklin Streets in Gretna, combining Italian and Irish elements with floats, bands, and community participation.
- Slidell Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (8 March 2026, 1:00 PM): A family-friendly parade starting and ending at Slidell City Hall, featuring local groups, music, and festive entries.
- Denham Springs Parade (14 March 2026, 5:00 PM): An evening event at The Mustard Seed Creamery, bringing together marchers and neighbourhood celebrations.
- Saint Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Parade (Chalmette) (11 April 2026, 12:00 PM): A later-season parade along W. Judge Perez Drive, blending Irish, Italian, and Islenos heritage with cultural floats, music, and throws.
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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
