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NYC Mayor Mamdani to March in St. Patrick's Day Parade
After doubts, the mayor will join the annual celebration on Fifth Avenue.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:18pm
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has confirmed that he will be marching in the Manhattan St. Patrick's Day parade on Tuesday, after previously being noncommittal about his participation. Mamdani cited the parade's representation of the 'incredible contributions of Irish Americans' and the 'ethos that are core to the Irish spirit' as reasons for his decision to join the festivities.
Why it matters
The St. Patrick's Day parade is a major annual event in New York City, and the mayor's participation is seen as an important show of support for the Irish-American community. Mamdani's initial hesitation to commit to the parade had raised some concerns, but his decision to ultimately join the celebration is viewed as a positive step in fostering unity and inclusivity.
The details
Mamdani will be marching in the parade after attending a Gracie Mansion breakfast event and a Catholic mass alongside Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The mayor had previously told voters that he would skip 'many parades' while running for office, and he has been absent from other public Irish festivities across the city, though he did participate in a Lunar New Year parade.
- The St. Patrick's Day parade will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
- Mamdani made his announcement about participating in the parade at a press conference in Queens on Monday, March 16, 2026.
The players
Zohran Mamdani
The current mayor of New York City, who initially expressed doubts about marching in the St. Patrick's Day parade but has now confirmed his participation.
Jessica Tisch
The New York City Police Commissioner, who will be attending the Gracie Mansion breakfast event and Catholic mass with Mayor Mamdani before the parade.
What they’re saying
“It is a day that so many New Yorkers look forward to, and it is one that I share in that excitement, because I know that it represents not just a celebration of the incredible contributions of Irish Americans to this city, but also one that celebrates so many of the different ethos that are core to the Irish spirit, including that of solidarity.”
— Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City
What’s next
The St. Patrick's Day parade will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and Mayor Mamdani is expected to join the festivities after attending a Gracie Mansion breakfast event and a Catholic mass.
The takeaway
Mayor Mamdani's decision to participate in the St. Patrick's Day parade, after initially expressing doubts, is seen as a positive step in recognizing the importance of the event and the contributions of the Irish-American community in New York City. This move could help to foster unity and inclusivity within the city's diverse population.
