- South Boston Saint Patrick’s Day / Evacuation Day Parade (15 March 2026, 11:30 AM): One of the nation’s oldest and largest celebrations, this year running in reverse to mark the 250th anniversary of Evacuation Day. It begins at Andrew Square (Red Line MBTA station) and concludes near the Broadway T Station in South Boston, featuring bagpipes, military units, colourful floats, Irish dancers, and community groups. A new family-friendly zone is situated near Medal of Honor Park.
- Holyoke Saint Patrick’s Parade (22 March 2026, 11:10 AM): Among the largest parades in the United States, drawing enormous crowds to Western Massachusetts. The procession starts at the Kmart Plaza and ends near Holyoke High School, with marching bands, floats, and a dedicated Sensory Friendly Area on Appleton Street (from Elm to Maple Street) offering a lower-stimulus viewing experience.
- Worcester County Saint Patrick’s Parade (15 March 2026, 12:00 PM): A community-focused procession along Park Avenue in Worcester, beginning at Mill Street and finishing at Highland Street, highlighting local organisations, bands, and festive Irish pride.
- Cape Cod Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (7 March 2026, 11:00 AM): An early-weekend parade along Route 28 in Yarmouth, bringing together marchers, music, and Cape Cod charm in a scenic coastal setting.
- Abington Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (16 March 2026, 1:00 PM): A neighbourhood parade in Abington featuring local participants, bands, floats, and traditional holiday elements.
- Scituate Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (12 April 2026, 1:00 PM): Known as the “Irish Riviera,” this parade in Scituate (rescheduled from March owing to typical snow conditions) offers a late-season celebration with community entries, music, and seaside spirit.
Festivals & Notable Events
- South Boston Saint Patrick’s Day Breakfast (15 March 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM): A longstanding morning tradition at Ironworkers Local 7 Union Hall in South Boston, featuring hearty Irish breakfast fare, speeches, entertainment, and a lively pre-parade gathering.
- Holyoke Saint Patrick’s 10K Road Race (21 March 2026): A competitive yet community-oriented race through Holyoke streets, attracting runners ahead of the following day’s parade for an active start to the weekend festivities.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend Irish Festival (13 March 2026, 8:00 PM): Held at Boston Ale House in West Roxbury, this evening event delivers live Irish music, traditional performances, food, drinks, and a festive kickoff to the holiday weekend.
- Mighty Squirrel Fenway Celebration (14 March 2026, 11:00 AM): A lively daytime gathering on David Ortiz Drive near Fenway Park, featuring craft beers, music, food vendors, and Red Sox-adjacent holiday energy in Boston.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration at CambridgeSide (14 March 2026, 2:00 PM): An afternoon event at CambridgeSide mall in Cambridge, highlighted by live performances from the Irish folk band Boxty, alongside shopping, family activities, and green-themed merriment.
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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
