Somerville Celebrates 32nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

Despite cold weather, crowds line Main Street to watch the annual event.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:48pm

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The 32nd annual Somerville St. Patrick's Day Parade took place on Sunday, with Grand Marshal Thomas Lenahan leading the procession. The free, family-friendly event featured a variety of marchers, including local fire departments, scout troops, American Legions, political officials, and bagpipe and drum groups from New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Why it matters

The Somerville St. Patrick's Day Parade is a long-standing tradition in the community, bringing residents together to celebrate Irish heritage and culture. The parade's continued success despite inclement weather underscores the event's importance and the community's enthusiasm for the annual celebration.

The details

The parade kicked off promptly at 1:30 p.m. on Main Street in Somerville, with a constant cold breeze and cloudy skies not deterring spectators from lining the streets to watch the procession. The parade featured a variety of local organizations and groups, including fire departments, rescue squads, Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops, American Legions, political officials, and various bagpipe and drum ensembles from New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

  • The 32nd annual Somerville St. Patrick's Day Parade took place on Sunday, March 16, 2026.

The players

Thomas Lenahan

The Grand Marshal who led the parade procession.

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The takeaway

The Somerville St. Patrick's Day Parade continues to be a beloved community tradition, bringing residents together to celebrate Irish heritage and culture, even in the face of inclement weather.