St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Your Guide To Fun In NYC

NEW YORK CITY — New Yorkers who plan to join in the global celebration of Irish culture can choose from big and small events, including a parade in New York City.

The March 17 holiday falls on a Tuesday this year, and many big events will be held the weekend of March 14-15. Originally a modest, religious feast day honoring the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day today is a vibrant, boisterous holiday observed by millions of people regardless of their heritage.

Thursday, March 12

Irish Heritage Concert at St. Patrick's Cathedral: Runs from 7 to 9 p.m. in St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown.

Saturday, March 14

Stone Street St. Patrick's Day Block Party: Begins at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Join New Yorkers in a St. Patrick's Day themed bar crawl on Stone Street.

Sunday, March 15

Brooklyn St. Patrick's Parade: Begins at 1 p.m. in Park Slope (Prospect Park West).

St. Patrick's Day Run: Begins at noon at Tavern On The Green in Central Park. Join New Yorkers for a 5k lap of the perimeter of Central Park before returning to the restaurant.

Tuesday, March 17

The 265th New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan beginning at 11 a.m.

We’ve rounded up four more events to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But first, are you planning an event this spring? Feature it, so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this!

Here’s your guide to St. Patrick’s Day fun in New York City:

Tuesday, March 17

New York Irish Center's 40 Shades of Green: performances run from 3 to 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 22

Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade: Begins at 1 p.m. on on 3rd Avenue & Marine Avenue in Bay Ridge.

Saturday, March 7

Queens County St. Patrick's Day Parade: The annual parade will kick off in Belle Harbor at 1 p.m. The parade will start at Newport Avenue and Beach 129th Street.

Sunday, March 15

Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Begins at noon on East Tremont and Lafayette Avenues.