2026 Parade Info
Parking and Parade Route
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Join us in the celebration of the Irish culture in our community by attending this year's St. Patrick's Parade. The 2026 St. Patrick's Parade will take place Saturday March 14th, kicking off at 11:00 a.m. on Jefferson Blvd. in the East Bank Village. The Greening of the East Race - sponsored by Fiddler's Hearth - will happen immediately after the parade.
This year’s celebration includes several special highlights, including the return of St. Patrick’s Day festivities to Seitz Park for the first time in six years. South Bend Venues Parks & Arts will host live music on the Seitz Park stage, with Kennedy’s Kitchen performing from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Concessions will be available in the park beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Parking is free and available in the AM General lot, Zion Church lot, Everwise Credit Union lot, City-owned garages, and on-street parking.
2026 Parade Participants
This year’s parade will be led by Grand Marshals Mark McDonnell, founder of LaSalle Grill, and Andrew Galloway, who served as managing partner for 30 years. The two are being honored for their decades of leadership and contributions to South Bend’s culinary and hospitality community.
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Abby Doyle for Auditor
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Amy Cressy for Prosecutor
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Ancient Order of Hibernians
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B100Bike South Bend
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Carpenters Local 413
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City of South Bend
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Dave Kapica
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East Side Elite Baseball/Softball
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Earth Day Every Day 2026
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Glóire Dé Irish Dance School
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Golden Steps ABA
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Good Shepherd Montessori School
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Hoop South Bend
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International United Miss Indiana Jr. Preteen / Indiana Sunburst 2025 Queen
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JINYA Ramen Bar - South Bend
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JK Haul-Away
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Kennedy Academy
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LOGAN
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Mendoza Lawn Care
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Michiana Region Star Wars Costume Groups
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Miss Hoosier Heritage's Teen 2026
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Miss South Bend 2026
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Miller’s Vets Honor Guard
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Nuner Fine Arts Academy Marching Band
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Parade Banner
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PLACE TO BE ME
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Portage Township Trustee
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Purple Diamonds
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Radio Sabor Latino
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River Montessori High School
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Ruszkowski for Sheriff
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SB Fire Truck
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SBPD Honor Guard
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SJCDemocratic Party
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South Bend Animal Resource Center
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South Bend Police Car
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South Bend Roller Derby
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South Bend Studebaker Drivers Club
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Spraoi agus Rince School of Irish Dance
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Spotlight Performers
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St Joseph County Horse Posse
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St Joseph County 4-H Fair
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St Joseph County Police Department
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St. Joe County Public Library
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Texas Roadhouse
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The CASA Program of St. Joseph County
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UA Local 172 Plumbers, Pipefitters, & HVAC Techs
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Venues Park & Arts
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Visit South Bend Mishawaka
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Wigfall for Sheriff
Do you have a float or walking unit you want to register for the parade?
Apply online below. The application deadline is February 28. Applicants will receive lineup info by March 4. An optional parade meeting will be held on March 5.