Seasonal & Holidays
Lineup For Annapolis St. Patrick's Day Parade Unveiled
The Annapolis St. Patrick's Day Parade is just around the corner, and the lineup has been released. Here's what you can expect.
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Organizers for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Annapolis have officially released the lineup for this weekend's festivities.
The 2026 edition of the parade will include the participation of 85 groups, with events kicking off at 1 p.m. on Sunday on West Street at Amos Garrett Boulevard.
Operating under a new route due to the ongoing City Dock construction, the parade will proceed around Church Circle before going through Northwest, Calvert and St. John's streets.
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Officials say the entire parade is expected to take place over the course of 2.5 hours.
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Fr. Patrick Woods will serve as the 2026 grand marshal, as Ben Sale and Kevin Chaney take up the roles of lead marshal and master of ceremonies, respectively.
Coleen Sharpe and Lisa Dezura will both serve as guardians of the peace. A total of 30 additional marshals will join the parade, including one individual who previously served as the master of ceremonies.
The festivities will also include a sponsorship for the Hooley at the Naval Academy Alumni Center on Saturday at 5 p.m.
Road Closures & Parking Status
In addition to rolling road closures, parking restrictions will be implemented along the entirety of the parade route, which runs from West Street to St. John's Street.
With parking spaces limited in the downtown ares, organizers are encouraging attendees to arrive early and take advantage of the city parking garages.
Related: Annapolis City Dock Shuttle Route Expanded
There will be no parking available at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, and no shuttle buses from the stadium.
A few parking options highlighted by officials can be found online.
Residents are urged to sign up for text alerts to get up-to-the-minute information on traffic developments. For those interested in signing up, make sure to text PADDY2026 to 38276.
A list of the full lineup can be found below:
US Navy Band
TS Reina Mercedes, Naval Sea Cadet Corps
MAD Soaps Inc
Reliable Contracting Company, Inc.
DC Fire Department Emerald Society Pipes and Drums
Shipp Electric
The Mayor’s Office/City of Annapolis
Anne Arundel County Executive Stuart Pittman
Annapolis Police Department
Lawn Doctor of Annapolis
Wimbish Masonry Inc
Naval Bagels
Kelly Electric
Smartlink
Driven
Kelly Investments
O’Grady Quinlan Academy of Irish Dance (OGQ South)
The Blue Ribbon Project
Gold Star Mothers Maryland Chapter, Inc.
Warrior Events
Fence & Deck Connection
Irish Restaurant Company
Pit Boys
Pirates Cove
Local 1619
Environmental Quality Resources LLC
GRB Roofing
Hyatt Commercial
Northrop Realty
X-Golf Annapolis
Eastport Volunteer Fire Company
Hunt School of Irish Dance
Peake Events- Annapolis Irish Festival
Grand Marshal Father Pat Woods
St. Mary’s Parish & Schools
Chesapeake Caledonian Pipes and Drums
Mid Atlantic Italian Greyhound Rescue
GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis
Illusions baton twirling club
CRAB
Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Ancient of Hibernians
Anne Arundel Firefighters Emerald Society
Annapolis Junior Rowing
The Greene Turtle
The Maritime Republic of Eastport
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Baltimore
Friendly Daughters of St. Patrick of Maryland
Maryland Lacrosse League
Prime Cleaning
MacMillan United Pipe Bands
Oasis Pools & Patios
Bay Paddle
Cub Scout Pack 153
The Scouts of the Davidsonville Area
Cub Scout Pack 366
RISE Fitness and Kickboxing
St John the Evangelist SP
Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities
Anne Arundel County Fire Department
Stan & Joes
MH Media Strategies
GIRL SCOUT TROOP 4385 Annapolis, MD
Maple O’Callaghan Academy of Irish Dance
St. Florian 911 lodge #238
Maryland State Firefighters Association
The Fire Brigade Pipes and Drums of Greater Baltimore
Annapolis Elementary PTA
Naptown Sings and Plays!
Chesapeake Baysox
First Reserve Retirement Services
Annapolis Boat Sales
Annapolis Bike Party
Annapolis Rowing Club
Annapolis Terps Alumni Network
Maryland Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
Kavanagh Porter Academy
Annapolis Sons of the Signers
PAL Football
Potomac Custom Remodeling
Naval Academy Primary and Secondary Schools
Haul Out
Prestige Yacht Management
Deadrise Bagels
The Loading Dock, Inc.
St. Martins Evangelical Lutheran Church
First Class Plumbing LLC
Sollers Point Tech, BCPS
Werrlein Companies /We’re NOT Handsome Band
Lasting Tributes
The Krewe Of The Clauddaugh
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