St. Patrick's Day Parade - New Haven

The Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade is held on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
The Parade begins on Chapel Street at Sherman Avenue, and continues on Chapel Street toward the Green. The route turns left onto Church Street, turns right onto Elm Street, and disburses by Orange Street.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Family Fun Zone! In partnership with the Parade Committee, Town Green District will once again host the Family Fun Zone family parade celebration street festival! On Elm Street between Temple and Church, bring the whole family down for free live entertainment, magic, music, food trucks, free raffles, giveaways, lawn games & so much more!

• When is the Parade? Sunday, March 15, 2026. Step-off is 1:30 pm.
• Where does the Parade start? Chapel Street at Sherman Avenue.
• How long is the Parade? Approximately 3 hours and 1.3 miles
• How much does it cost? It’s FREE to come see the largest single-day spectator event in CT.
• What time do the streets close? Most are closed at 11:00 a.m. Church Street from Chapel to Grove St. is generally closed by 6:00 a.m.
• Will the parade be canceled if it rains or snows? No, the parade is held rain or shine. The only weather-related cancellation would be due to a blizzard in which the governor shuts the streets down.