NYC's 265th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Marches On

Despite cold and blustery weather, the iconic parade steps off at 11 a.m. along Fifth Avenue.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 9:33am

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The 265th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City is taking place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The parade will march up Fifth Avenue starting at 11 a.m. and is expected to wrap up around 4:30 p.m. Despite forecasts of cold and blustery weather, with highs only reaching the low 40s, the parade will go on as scheduled, continuing its long tradition of celebrating Irish heritage and culture in the city.

Why it matters

The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of the largest and most iconic St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators each year. It serves as an important cultural event for the city's large Irish-American community and is a major tourist attraction, boosting the local economy.

The details

This year's parade will feature several high-profile dignitaries, including New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore. The grand marshal is Robert McCann, co-chairman of NewEdge Capital Group and president of the Irish Arts Center's Board of Directors. The New York National Guard's "Fighting 69th" will lead the parade for the 175th time.

  • The parade steps off at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
  • The parade typically wraps up around 4:30 p.m.

The players

Kathy Hochul

The Governor of New York.

Zohran Mamdani

The Mayor of New York City.

Jessica Tisch

The Commissioner of the New York Police Department.

Lillian Bonsignore

The Commissioner of the New York City Fire Department.

Robert McCann

The grand marshal of the parade, co-chairman of NewEdge Capital Group and president of the Irish Arts Center's Board of Directors.

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What they’re saying

“The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of the most iconic celebrations of Irish heritage and culture in the world.”

— Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The NYPD has announced several street closures along the parade route on Monday, March 16th, in preparation for the event.

The takeaway

Despite the cold weather, the 265th annual New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade will march on, continuing the city's long tradition of celebrating its vibrant Irish-American community and culture.