Northeast Ohio Celebrates St. Patrick's Day 2026 with Parades, Runs, and Bar Crawls

From Cleveland to Akron, communities across the region gear up for festive Irish-themed events.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Northeast Ohio is gearing up for a lively St. Patrick's Day celebration in 2026, with a variety of events planned across Cuyahoga, Portage, Summit, and Stark counties. The lineup includes family-friendly runs and parades as well as bar crawls in Cleveland, Lakewood, Kent, Akron, and Canton, offering something for every type of reveler.

Why it matters

St. Patrick's Day is a major cultural celebration in Northeast Ohio, drawing large crowds and boosting local businesses. These events help the region's Irish-American community honor their heritage while also providing opportunities for the broader public to participate in the festivities.

The details

Highlights include the Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade, the St. Malachi Church Run/Walk in Cleveland, the Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Run, and bar crawls in Cleveland, Lakewood, Kent, Akron, and Canton. Many of the events feature Irish music, food, drinks, and other traditions.

  • The St. Malachi Church Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • The Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
  • The Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Run is on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with race day registration starting at 12:30 p.m. and the race beginning at 2 p.m.
  • The Official Lucky's St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl in Cleveland is on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 4-11:59 p.m.
  • The 2nd Annual Lakewood Green Mile St. Paddy Bar Crawl is on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 12-9 p.m.

The players

St. Malachi Church

A Catholic church in Cleveland that hosts an annual run/walk event to benefit charity through Malachi Ministries.

The IVY

A venue in downtown Cleveland that hosts the start of the Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Run.

The Corner Alley

A venue in Cleveland that hosts the Official Lucky's St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl.

Centennial Plaza

A venue in Canton that hosts the ystark! Canton Bar Crawl.

Bar Crawl LIVE

The organizer of the 2026 Official Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl.

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The takeaway

Northeast Ohio's St. Patrick's Day celebrations showcase the region's vibrant Irish-American community and provide opportunities for people of all backgrounds to come together and embrace the festive spirit of the holiday through a diverse array of family-friendly and adult-oriented events.