Baltimore Area Celebrates St. Patrick's Day in 2026

From parades to pub crawls, the region embraces Irish culture and heritage.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Events across the Baltimore area will celebrate St. Patrick's Day and Irish culture in 2026, including parades, festivals, and other festivities. The celebrations will take place in Annapolis, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County, featuring traditional music, dance, food, and drinks.

Why it matters

St. Patrick's Day is a major cultural celebration in the Baltimore region, drawing large crowds and showcasing the area's vibrant Irish heritage. These events help bring the community together, support local businesses, and promote tourism.

The details

The celebrations will include the Annapolis St. Patrick's Parade, the Baltimore St. Patrick's Parade, the Irish Village at Guinness Baltimore, a St. Patrick's Celebration in Catonsville, and a St. Patrick's Day celebration in Elkridge. There will also be special St. Patrick's Day-themed food and drinks available at various locations, such as Lucky Bagel at THB Bagelry & Deli.

  • The Annapolis St. Patrick's Parade will take place at 1 p.m. on March 8, 2026.
  • The Baltimore St. Patrick's Parade will step off at 2 p.m. on March 15, 2026, following the Charm City Run Shamrock 5K at 1 p.m.
  • The Irish Village at Guinness Baltimore will host celebrations from March 6-8, 13-15, and 17, 2026.
  • The Shamrocks & Shenanigans EPIK PRE-St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl in Baltimore County will take place from 1:30-6 p.m. on March 14, 2026.
  • The St. Patrick's Celebration in Catonsville will be held from 7-11 p.m. on an unspecified date in 2026.

The players

Guinness Baltimore

The Irish beer brand that hosts an annual Irish Village celebration in Baltimore.

Cormorant's Fancy

A band that will perform traditional Irish and Scottish music at the St. Patrick's Celebration in Catonsville.

Ezra and Joseph Melchor

Musicians who will perform traditional Celtic sets on the bagpipes and the Bodhrán at the St. Patrick's Celebration in Catonsville.

THB Bagelry & Deli

A local bagel shop that will offer a special St. Patrick's Day-themed bagel, with a portion of proceeds going to the Maryland SPCA.

Maryland Office of Tourism

The state tourism agency that is promoting St. Patrick's Day events across Maryland.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Baltimore region's diverse array of St. Patrick's Day celebrations showcases the area's vibrant Irish heritage and community spirit, drawing crowds and supporting local businesses in the process.