FAQs
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Information
What to wear?
Pretty much anything green is acceptable. Leprechaun attire, clovers, and green hats are highly recommended. Remember to be original and put your own touch on your outfit!
Are there standard days when all these great parades take place each year?
In general…yes.
- The Irish Channel parade usually takes place on the Saturday prior to March 17.
- The Metairie Road parade usually takes place on the Sunday prior to March 17.
- The walking parade through the French Quarter always takes place in the evening on March 17.
- The Irish-Italian parade on Veterans Hwy. in Metairie usually takes place on the Sunday following March 17 & 19
How can I be a participant in these parades?
If you would like to inquire about riding in any of the below parades, please shoot us an email and we’ll send it along to the krewes.
- For the Irish Channel parade – contact: Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Club — www.irishchannelno.org
- For the Metairie Road parade – contact: St. Patrick’s Parade of Jefferson, Inc. —https://www.stpatricksdaymetairie.com/
- For the March 17 annual strolling parade – contact: Downtown Irish Club
- For the Irish-Italian parade on Vets Hwy – contact: Louisiana Irish Italian Association
Coming to New Orleans for St. Patrick’s Day? Click here for info on New Orleans – https://www.experienceneworleans.com/
March 6, 2026
Irish Channel Practice March
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Jackson Square
March 8, 2026
Gretna Italian-Irish Parade
12:00 p.m. Gretna
March 14, 2026
Irish Channel Parade
1:00 p.m. Irish Channel
Parasol’s & The Channel Block Party Celebration
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 2533 Constance Street
March 15, 2026
St. Patrick Day Parade on Metairie Road
12:00 p.m. Metairie Road
UPTOWN SUPER SUNDAY (Mardi Gras Indians Parade)
11:00 a.m. A.L. DAVIS Park
March 17, 2026
Parasol’s & The Channel’s Block Party Celebration #2
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 2533 Constance Street
Irish Channel Block Party
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Annunciation Square
Downtown Irish Club Parade
6:30 p.m. Marigny Triangle
March 22, 2026
Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade (Metairie)
12:00 p.m. Metairie
March 28, 2026
Italian-American St. Joseph’s Parade in the French Quarter
6:00 p.m. French Quarter
April 11, 2026
St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Parade
12:00 p.m. Chalmette
