Buffalo Names Grand Marshal for St. Patrick's Day Parade

Daniel O'Sullivan will lead the annual celebration in March.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Buffalo Irish Center has announced that Daniel O'Sullivan will serve as the grand marshal for the city's upcoming St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 15. O'Sullivan said the honor carries special meaning for him, as he comes from a family with a history of involvement in the parade, including his uncle and father previously serving as grand marshals.

Why it matters

The St. Patrick's Day Parade is a longstanding tradition in Buffalo that celebrates the city's Irish heritage. Having a grand marshal with deep family ties to the event helps maintain that cultural connection and community spirit.

The details

O'Sullivan has been involved with the parade committee for a long time. He said it's exciting for him to continue his family's tradition of serving as grand marshal, following in the footsteps of his uncle and father who have previously held the role.

  • The St. Patrick's Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • O'Sullivan was announced as the grand marshal on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Daniel O'Sullivan

The grand marshal selected to lead Buffalo's St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2026, continuing a family tradition of involvement in the event.

Buffalo Irish Center

The organization that announced O'Sullivan as the grand marshal for the 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Buffalo.

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What they’re saying

“I've been in this committee a long time. To get this opportunity is great. I've had family members who've been grand marshal — my uncle years ago, my father more recently — so it's exciting to keep that family tradition and that Irish heritage alive.”

— Daniel O'Sullivan (wgrz.com)

The takeaway

The selection of Daniel O'Sullivan, with his family's deep roots in the Buffalo St. Patrick's Day Parade, underscores the event's importance in preserving the city's Irish cultural heritage and community spirit.