St. Patrick's Day Parade. Photo: Paola Chapdelaine
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St. Patrick's Day Parade

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Mar 17, 2026

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The coming event marks the 265th celebration of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NYC. The parade kicks off at 11am, moving along Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 82nd Street. Expect to see plenty of Irish flags and shamrocks along with people decked out in kelly green. The 2026 grand marshal will be Robert McCann, the board chair of Manhattan’s Irish Arts Center.

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