Your Guide to St. Patrick's Day Fun in Sioux Falls

From parades and pub crawls to live music and empowerment events, there's plenty to do in Sioux Falls this St. Paddy's Day weekend.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 2:52am

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The 46th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to downtown Sioux Falls this Saturday, featuring the traditional shamrock painting, a fun run, and the parade itself kicking off at 2 p.m. Elsewhere in the city, there are Emo Night celebrations, Irish music performances, an empowerment breakfast, and a spring market supporting a local nonprofit.

Why it matters

St. Patrick's Day is a major cultural celebration in Sioux Falls, drawing crowds downtown and supporting local businesses, nonprofits, and community events. The parade and associated festivities have been a beloved annual tradition for decades, while newer events like Emo Night and the empowerment breakfast reflect the city's evolving entertainment and civic engagement landscape.

The details

The St. Patrick's Day Parade will feature the traditional shamrock painting at 11 a.m. in front of the First National Bank, followed by a fun run and the parade starting at 2 p.m. Emo Night at Icon on Friday will feature the band Aliens Do Exist, while Irish music performances are scheduled at the Old Courthouse Museum on Monday and Tuesday. EmBe's In Her Shoes empowerment breakfast on Thursday will host a panel of successful local women leaders, and the Spring Market at Falls Overlook Cafe on Saturday will collect hygiene items to support the Journey of Hope nonprofit.

  • The St. Patrick's Day Parade is this Saturday, March 16, 2026.
  • The shamrock painting takes place at 11 a.m. on parade day.
  • The parade itself kicks off at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
  • Emo Night at Icon is this Friday, March 15, 2026.
  • The Irish music performances at the Old Courthouse Museum are on Monday, March 17 and Tuesday, March 18, 2026.

The players

First National Bank

The location where the traditional shamrock painting takes place before the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Sioux Falls.

Aliens Do Exist

The band performing at the Emo Night event at Icon in Sioux Falls.

Téada

An Irish music group performing at the Old Courthouse Museum in Sioux Falls on Monday, March 17.

Maggie in the Meantime

A traditional Irish music group performing at the Old Courthouse Museum in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, March 18.

Dakota District Pipes & Drums

A traditional Irish music group performing at the Old Courthouse Museum in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, March 18.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The St. Patrick's Day Parade and associated events in Sioux Falls are annual traditions, so residents and visitors can expect similar celebrations to return next year.

The takeaway

From longstanding cultural events like the St. Patrick's Day Parade to newer community-focused gatherings, Sioux Falls continues to offer a diverse array of St. Paddy's Day festivities that cater to a range of interests and bring the city together in celebration.