New Parade Route For Annapolis St. Patrick's Parade Revealed

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Not only will the St. Patrick's Parade be the first to start Annapolis' 2026 parade season, but it will also kick off festivities on a new route.

Unlike the last 14 years, the parade will start Sunday, March 8, at 1 p.m. on West Street at Amos Garrett Boulevard, proceeding around Church Circle before going through Northwest, Calvert and St. John's streets.

Organizers said the new route was enacted because of the ongoing construction meant to protect the City Dock from coastal flooding. The multimillion-dollar project first broke ground last November.

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Produced by Naptown Events, the festivities will include a sponsorship for the Hooley at the Naval Academy Alumni Center on March 7 at 5 p.m.

“St. Patrick’s Day in Annapolis is about tradition and celebrating together,” Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann said in a statement announcing the new route.

“When the streets are lined on both sides with families, and the whole city turns green, you know the St. Patrick’s Day parade has arrived in Annapolis. It’s a joyful tradition that brings out the very best in our community.”

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.

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.