Nearly 100 entries for Butte's St. Patrick's Day parade

Politicians, high school bands, bagpipers, vintage cars and horses to march in annual event

Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:36pm

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Butte, Montana is gearing up for its annual St. Patrick's Day parade, with nearly 100 entries set to march through Uptown Butte on Tuesday at noon. The parade will feature a diverse lineup of participants, including politicians, high school bands, bagpipers, vintage cars, and horses.

Why it matters

Butte's St. Patrick's Day parade is a longstanding tradition that brings the community together to celebrate Irish heritage and culture. The large number of entries this year suggests strong local interest and participation in the event.

The details

The parade will feature a wide variety of entries, including politicians, high school marching bands, bagpipe performers, vintage automobiles, and horse-drawn carriages. Organizers have worked to assemble an engaging and diverse lineup to entertain spectators along the parade route through Uptown Butte.

  • The 2026 St. Patrick's Day parade in Butte, Montana will take place on Tuesday, March 17 at 12:00 PM.

The players

Butte, Montana

The city hosting the annual St. Patrick's Day parade.

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The takeaway

Butte's St. Patrick's Day parade continues to be a beloved community tradition, drawing a large and diverse group of participants to celebrate the city's Irish heritage and culture.