Submit Your Favorite Marching Unit for 2026 New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade

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The annual Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade is returning on March 17, 2026, and the organizers are asking the public to submit their favorite marching unit. The winning marching unit will be announced live on News 8 on St. Patrick's Day. Those who missed the parade can watch a replay online and on the News 8 streaming app.

Why it matters

The New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade is a longstanding tradition that celebrates the city's Irish heritage. Allowing the public to vote for their favorite marching unit engages the community and builds excitement around the event.

The details

The parade will step off from Chapel Street and Sherman Avenue at 1:30 p.m. on March 17, 2026. News 8 is a proud sponsor of the parade. Viewers can submit their favorite marching unit through the News 8 website, and the winner will be announced during the station's live St. Patrick's Day coverage starting at 4 p.m. For those who miss the parade, it will be available to watch on-demand at 2 p.m. on WTNH.com, the News 8 mobile app, and the WTNH News 8 TV streaming app.

• The parade will take place on March 17, 2026.
• The winning marching unit will be announced on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2026, starting at 4 p.m.
• The parade will be available to watch on-demand at 2 p.m. on St. Patrick's Day.

What’s next

The public can submit their favorite marching unit through the News 8 website. The winning unit will be announced during the station's live St. Patrick's Day coverage on March 17, 2026.