It’s that time of year again! The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches down Fifth Ave. in Manhattan on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with thousands of parade-goers clad in green watching from the sidelines. Bagpipers, dancers, and more made their way down the parade route together. The New York City parade is known as the world’s largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, with dozens of bands, performers, politicians, and more making their way up 5th Ave.

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People watch the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York on March 17, 2026.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (2L), New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch (2R) and Cardinal Timothy Dolan (R) participate in annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York on March 17, 2026.
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Members of the NYPD Emerald Society play as they march during the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York on March 17, 2026.
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A person watches the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York on March 17, 2026.
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The Archbishop of New York Ronald Hicks greets Cardinal Timothy Dolan (R) during the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York on March 17, 2026.