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St. Patrick’s Day 2026: NYC Parade Schedules, Routes and Closures Finalized as Festivities Roll Out Globally

Authorities have finalized routes and closures, with March 17 proceeding as a normal workday in the United States.

Overview

  • Manhattan’s parade steps off Tuesday, March 17 at 11 a.m., marching up Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 79th Street with Irish Arts Center board chair Robert J. McCann serving as grand marshal.
  • Brooklyn’s community parade begins Sunday, March 15 at 1 p.m. at Bartel-Pritchard Square, with NYPD-managing temporary closures on 15th Street, Seventh Avenue, Garfield Place and Prospect Park West including Bartel-Pritchard Circle.
  • NBC 4 New York will carry the Manhattan parade live starting at 11 a.m., with streaming available via the NBC New York app, the event’s official site and connected TV platforms.
  • March 17 is not a U.S. federal holiday, so offices, schools and banks remain open despite parades and local celebrations.
  • Buenos Aires plans a community parade on Sunday, March 15 at 4 p.m. in Plaza San Martín and bars across the city are promoting specials such as 2-for-1 beers from March 13 to 17.