2026 St. Patrick's Parade in St. Augustine

Each year, the parade opens the Celtic Music and Cultural Heritage Festival, held on the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day.

America’s Oldest City claims the honor of hosting the first St. Patrick’s Day celebration and parade. In 1600, troops shot cannons and guns on the historically religious holiday in an impromptu event to honor a popular local Irish priest. In 1601, the community held the world’s first recorded St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Please visit the website for details.