- Athleague Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 1:00 pm): A charming community procession featuring vintage vehicles rolling alongside local musicians and marching groups. The bridge serves as a prime viewing spot, offering spectators a scenic vantage point over the lively parade filled with nostalgia and rural pride.
- Lecarrow Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 1:00 pm): Participants gather at the harbour from 12:00 pm before the parade departs at 1:00 pm. This lakeside event brings together locals for a festive march, blending community spirit with the peaceful backdrop of water and countryside.
- Ballaghaderreen Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 2:30 pm): The parade enters the town from Sligo Road and makes its way to the Square, showcasing a mix of colourful floats, schools, clubs, and businesses parading through the bustling streets in celebration of local heritage.
- Cloonfad Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 2:45 pm): A joyful village celebration featuring an array of imaginative and colourful floats, with special prizes awarded to standout entries. The event captures the warmth and creativity of small-town community life.
- Ballintubber Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 3:00 pm): This family-oriented parade welcomes special guests Mickey and Minnie Mouse alongside Bozo the Clown, delighting children and adults alike. A €500 Center Parcs voucher prize for the best family creative float encourages imaginative and fun participation.
- Boyle Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 3:30 pm): Organised by the Boyle Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, the procession begins at Carty’s Garage (Applegreen) and concludes with a viewing stand at the Crescent. An overall winner receives a €500 prize and a cup, highlighting top creativity among the diverse community entries.
- Elphin Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 5:00 pm): A later evening parade tailored for families who may attend earlier events elsewhere. Live music by Carmel McLoughlin entertains from 4:00 pm, leading into the march with a total of €1,200 in prize money across multiple categories for bands, floats, and groups.
- Across County Roscommon, these community-led parades typically include local schools, sports clubs, businesses, and cultural organisations, with many towns adding family entertainment such as face painting, DJ sets, and live traditional music before or after the main events.
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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
