- Annapolis Saint Patrick’s Parade (8 March 2026, 1:00 PM): This community procession starts at West Street and Amos Garrett Boulevard, circles Church Circle, and concludes on St. John’s Street. A revised route is in place for 2026 owing to construction at City Dock, featuring bagpipers, Irish dancers, floats, and local organisations.
- Gaithersburg Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (14 March 2026, 10:00 AM): Held at rio (Washingtonian Center) at 231 Rio Boulevard, the parade showcases marching bands, community groups, and festive entries, immediately followed by the “Shamrock Stroll” to nearby stores for additional shopping and specials.
- Ocean City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival (14 March 2026): The festival begins at 11:00 AM, with the parade stepping off at 12:00 PM and marching south on Coastal Highway from 60th Street to 45th Street. A post-parade festival continues until 3:00 PM at the 45th Street Village Shopping Center, complete with music, food, vendors, and beachside merriment.
- Baltimore Saint Patrick Parade (15 March 2026, 2:00 PM): Starting at the Washington Monument (699 Washington Place), the parade proceeds south on Charles Street and turns east on Pratt Street to the Inner Harbor, highlighting colourful floats, bagpipers, dancers, and city pride. A related Shamrock 5K Race starts at 1:00 PM along the parade route.
Festivals & Themed Events
- Guinness Open Gate Brewery Irish Village (Halethorpe) (6–8 March, 13–15 March, and 17 March 2026): Spanning three weekends plus the holiday at 5001 Washington Blvd, this expansive event offers live Irish music, traditional food stalls including Reuben egg rolls and Irish beef stew, exclusive beer releases, and a vibrant brewery village atmosphere.
- Saint Patrick’s Hooley (Annapolis) (7 March 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM): The official pre-parade kick-off party at the Naval Academy Fluegel Alumni Center, featuring live bands such as Dublin 5 and Spinphony, traditional Irish fare, an open bar, and lively dancing.
- Eastport Democratic Club’s Green Beer Races (Annapolis) (14 March 2026): A quirky neighbourhood tradition in the Eastport area of Annapolis, where teams participate in relay races while carrying pints of green beer, adding humorous local flavour to the weekend celebrations.
- Saint Patrick’s Celebration (Catonsville) (14 March 2026, tentative, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM): A family-friendly evening at the Knights of Columbus Patapsco Council No. 1960, with performances by the band Cormorant’s Fancy, Irish step-dancers, food, drinks, and community enjoyment.
Local Pub & Community Events
- O’Lordan’s Irish Pub (Westminster) (17 March 2026, 6:00 PM): Hosts live music by Wild Eclipse on the holiday, alongside classic pub specials, Guinness, and a welcoming atmosphere for traditional celebrations.
- Daniels Restaurant and Open Air Bars (Elkridge) (17 March 2026, opens 11:00 AM): Features pipe and drum performances throughout the day, along with Irish-inspired food, drinks, and an open-air festive setting.
- Saint Patrick’s Celebration (Elkton) (14 March 2026, 1:00 PM): Held at 101 East Main Street, this community event includes DJs, bagpipers, music, food, and neighbourhood gatherings to mark the weekend.
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
