Parking Restrictions for St. Patrick's Day Parade in Fargo-Moorhead

Downtown areas in both cities will have limited parking and road closures for the annual event.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 1:23am

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The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in the Fargo-Moorhead area will take place on Saturday, March 14, leading to parking restrictions and road closures in the downtown areas of both Fargo and Moorhead. Parking will be prohibited on certain streets in Fargo from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, while Center Avenue in Moorhead will be closed from 9:30 AM to allow for parade lineup and then from 10:30 AM until the parade moves into Fargo.

Why it matters

The St. Patrick's Day Parade is a longstanding tradition in the Fargo-Moorhead community, drawing large crowds each year. The parking restrictions and road closures are necessary to ensure the safety and smooth flow of the parade, but can also cause disruptions for residents and businesses in the affected areas.

The details

In Fargo, parking will be prohibited from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM on NP Avenue from the Red River to Broadway, on Broadway from NP Avenue to 4th Avenue North, and on 4th Avenue North from Broadway to 2nd Street North. In Moorhead, Center Avenue between 6th and 8th Streets will close at 9:30 AM to allow parade participants to get lined up, and then the entire stretch of Center Avenue from the Red River to 8th Street will be closed from 10:30 AM until the parade moves into Fargo.

  • The St. Patrick's Day Parade in Fargo-Moorhead will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • In Fargo, the parking restrictions will be in effect from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the day of the parade.
  • In Moorhead, Center Avenue between 6th and 8th Streets will close at 9:30 AM, and the entire stretch of Center Avenue from the Red River to 8th Street will be closed from 10:30 AM until the parade moves into Fargo.

The players

Fargo

The city of Fargo, North Dakota, where part of the St. Patrick's Day Parade takes place and parking restrictions will be in effect.

Moorhead

The city of Moorhead, Minnesota, where part of the St. Patrick's Day Parade takes place and road closures will be in effect.

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The takeaway

The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Fargo-Moorhead is a beloved community event, but it requires careful planning and coordination to ensure the safety and flow of the parade. Residents and visitors should be aware of the parking restrictions and road closures in both cities to avoid any disruptions to their plans.