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The **54th** Annual Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 7th, 2026 11:00 am - [Home](https://www.irishamericanparade.com/index.html) - [About Us](https://www.irishamericanparade.com/AboutUs.html) - [Parade Route](https://www.irishamericanparade.com/ParadeRoutev02.html) - [Fundraisers](https://www.irishamericanparade.com/Fundraisers2.html) - [Events](https://www.irishamericanparade.com/Events2.html) - [Scholarship](https://www.irishamericanparade.com/Scholarship2.html) - [Become a Sponsor](https://www.irishamericanparade.com/Sponsorship2.html) - [Advertise](https://www.irishamericanparade.com/ParadeBook2.html) # Congratulations to our Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade Winners! Town Contingent: New Britain Dancing School: Griffith Academy High School band: New Britain High School Judges Choice Award: Ann Cubberly’s Giant Puppets with Bees Congratulations\! ***  Frequently Asked Questions \* IT'S BACK - **Spectacular Spectators** *Immediately prior to the parade step off, and on air broadcast, the Parade’s SHAMROCK SQUAD will search out Spectacular Spectators lining the parade route. They will identify and recognize winners in the categories of **Spirit, Family AND Tailgaters**. There is no application and no need to register for the contest. **When you see the SHAMROCK SQUAD GOLF CART along the route, show your spirit, your family or your tailgate set up.*** \* WHEN IS THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE? *Saturday, March 7th, 2026* \* WHAT TIME DOES THE PARADE START? *The Parade begins at 11:00 A.M.* \* WHAT HAPPENS IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER? *The parade is a rain or shine event. **However, when public safety is an issue, the parade reserves the right to reschedule to another day.*** \* WHERE CAN I PARK? *[Click Here](https://hartfordparking.com/) for a listing of Hartford Parking Lots and Garages.* \* ARE THE BARS OPEN FOR THE PARADE? *Yes, check with your favorite one for their list of hours and events.* \* IS THERE TAILGATING BEFORE THE PARADE? *Yes, but we do not sponsor or host any events. You are on your own on this one.* \* WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO GET TO THE PARADE? *The most convenient way to get to the parade is by using public transportation. With road closures and limited city parking on parade day, taking transit helps you avoid traffic delays and parking challenges. We recommend using CTfastrak and CTtransit buses, or the CTrail Hartford Line train. Plan your trip in advance, allow extra travel time, and enjoy a stress-free ride to the celebration\!* *** *** Special Thanks to our Sponsors | | | | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | [](https://www.wtnh.com/) | [](https://hartfordhealthcare.org/) | [](https://www.guinness.com/en-us) | [](https://irishamericanhome.com/) | Click below for your next trip to Ireland or Europe! [](https://www.aerlingus.com/en-us/flights-from-hartford?utm_source=bdl_hartford_spp&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=lh_bdl_to_eur_2026&utm_content=lh_bdl_to_eur_2026_bdl_hartford_spp) | | [](https://www.imagineersllc.com/) | [](https://www.urbanlodgebrewing.com/) | [](https://www.agavehartford.com/) | [](https://salutehartford.com/) | [](http://www.pigseyepub.com/) | | [](http://www.hartfordaoh.com/) | [](http:/www.milb.com/hartford) |  When traveling to the parade, consider going car-free by taking public transportation. For train information go to [HartfordLine.com](https://www.hartfordline.com/). For bus information go to [CTtransit.com](https://www.cttransit.com/). | | | *The Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day parade is proudly presented by the **Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee***.

- [Home](https://www.irishamericanparade.com/index.html) - [About Us](https://www.irishamericanparade.com/AboutUs.html) - [Parade Route](https://www.irishamericanparade.com/ParadeRoutev02.html) - [Fundraisers](https://www.irishamericanparade.com/Fundraisers2.html) - [Events](https://www.irishamericanparade.com/Events2.html) - [Scholarship](https://www.irishamericanparade.com/Scholarship2.html) - [Become a Sponsor](https://www.irishamericanparade.com/Sponsorship2.html) - [Advertise](https://www.irishamericanparade.com/ParadeBook2.html) ## Congratulations to our Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade Winners! Town Contingent: New BritainDancing School: Griffith AcademyHigh School band: New Britain High SchoolJudges Choice Award: Ann Cubberly’s Giant Puppets with BeesCongratulations\! ***  \* IT'S BACK - **Spectacular Spectators** *Immediately prior to the parade step off, and on air broadcast, the Parade’s SHAMROCK SQUAD will search out Spectacular Spectators lining the parade route. They will identify and recognize winners in the categories of **Spirit, Family AND Tailgaters**. There is no application and no need to register for the contest. **When you see the SHAMROCK SQUAD GOLF CART along the route, show your spirit, your family or your tailgate set up.*** \* WHEN IS THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE? *Saturday, March 7th, 2026* \* WHAT TIME DOES THE PARADE START? *The Parade begins at 11:00 A.M.* \* WHAT HAPPENS IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER? *The parade is a rain or shine event. **However, when public safety is an issue, the parade reserves the right to reschedule to another day.*** \* WHERE CAN I PARK? *[Click Here](https://hartfordparking.com/) for a listing of Hartford Parking Lots and Garages.* \* ARE THE BARS OPEN FOR THE PARADE? *Yes, check with your favorite one for their list of hours and events.* \* IS THERE TAILGATING BEFORE THE PARADE? *Yes, but we do not sponsor or host any events. You are on your own on this one.* \* WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO GET TO THE PARADE? *The most convenient way to get to the parade is by using public transportation. With road closures and limited city parking on parade day, taking transit helps you avoid traffic delays and parking challenges. We recommend using CTfastrak and CTtransit buses, or the CTrail Hartford Line train. Plan your trip in advance, allow extra travel time, and enjoy a stress-free ride to the celebration\!*