St. Patrick's Day on is an occasion for parades and festivals, including in Fort Lauderdale. Pull out your favorite emerald apparel and delight in the festive vibe.
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival in Fort Lauderdale in 2026 is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and entry is free.
Parade
The parade is at noon from about Andrews Avenue to Southeast Ninth Avenue on Las Olas Boulevard. It includes floats, pipes & drums, Irish dancers, street performers and vintage vehicles. Marching bands are part of the lineup.
Festival
The event includes entertainment and food and drinks for purchase. Interactive games are part of the festivities. For youngsters, a kids zone is offered.
The festival is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Tunnel Top Plaza on Las Olas Boulevard and Southeast Sixth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33316. Parking is usually $3 to $4 an hour.
Entertainment includes:
- 1:30 p.m. Mudmen
- 3 p.m. Aranmore Academy of Irish Dance
- 3:15 p.m. Police Pipe and Drum Corps
- 3:30 p.m. Drake Academy of Irish Dance
- 3:45 p.m. Dueling Accordion Band
- 5 p.m. Ode to the Cranberries
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