Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival

Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! You’re invited to show off your green starting early and continue with fun-filled excitement on Atlantic Avenue all day long. A free, family-friendly event, the Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Festival will be a day of shenanigans that you can’t miss.

Dates, Hours & Location

Date: March 14, 2026

Festival Hours: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Parade Hours: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Festival Location: Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444

Parade Route: West along Atlantic Avenue from the intracoastal waterway to NW 5th Ave.

Things to Do at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival

This family-friendly festival is chock-full of live music, beer and cocktails, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, games, raffles, and kids activities. The best part, admission is free!

Join the Parade

Don’t leave before the parade starts rolling through town! The Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been a South Florida tradition since 1968 and seems to get better every year. Featuring more than 70 entries including floats, community groups, marching bands, fire engines, motorcycles, United States Veterans and more, this year’s parade will run from 12:00 p.m. to 2 p.m., running along Atlantic Avenue from the Intracoastal bridge to NW 5th Avenue.

Live Music

This year, The City of Delray Beach is thrilled to welcome the Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band, traveling all the way from Ireland to join the parade! Experience the sounds of bagpipes and drums as they march alongside Washington, D.C. Fire Department Pipes and Drums, Greater Boston Firefighters Pipes and Drums, and Palm Beach County Firefighters Pipes and Drums, bringing the spirit of Ireland to life.

After the parade, keep the energy going at the St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Old School Square from 1–5 PM. Enjoy live music with performances by Bangers and Mash and Vertigo – A U2 Tribute Band, bringing the perfect Irish-inspired soundtrack to the celebration!

More Things to Do in Delray Beach

Stroll along the charming brick-paved sidewalks and tree-lined streets of Delray Beach, where exciting discoveries await at every turn. From local restaurants and lively bars to eclectic boutiques and unique attractions, there’s something for everyone. Explore the city’s vibrant arts districts, and if the sunshine calls for a refreshing dip, head to Delray Beach Municipal Beach, conveniently located at the end of Atlantic Avenue. Immerse yourself in culture at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, where you can uncover South Florida’s deep-rooted connection to Japan. For live entertainment, catch a show at Arts Garage, a hub for music, theater, and creativity.

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