St. Patrick's Day Parade Set For Saturday In Glenside

GLENSIDE, PA — After launching its inaugural effort last year, the 2nd Annual Glenside St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival is gearing up for more festivities.

The parade will march through Keswick Village starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21.

The start time is a little earlier this year. A festival follows the parade and lasts until 5 p.m. that day.

The parade begins at the Glenside Library and travels up Keswick Avenue to Abington Avenue. Detailed route and festival maps are expected to be released closer to the event date, organizers said.

Patch was there covering the first parade last year. Click here to see photos from that event

This year's parade is expected to feature over 60 participants.

Frances and Bill Donahue have been named the dual Grand Marshals for the 2026 celebration.

Here are some details about the day's festivities:

• Headliners include popular local Irish musicians across four festival stages.
• 9-11 a.m.: Indoor open Irish Trad session at Glenside Memorial Hall (185 S Keswick Avenue).
• 11 a.m.: Parade kickoff
• Noon to 5 p.m.: Festival at Keswick Village featuring 14 musical acts across four stages, food trucks, and a beer garden.