St. Patrick's Day Parade 2026 in NYC. See the map, street closures, and more.
The 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade took place Tuesday in New York City.
It was the largest of several celebrations in and around the city, with nearly 2 million people believed to have lined the parade route in Manhattan, where there were numerous street closures.
The FDNY battled a high-rise fire about one block from the start of the parade route, but there was no impact on the annual event.
St. Patrick's Day crowd packs Fifth Avenue
Bundled up on a cold and blustery day, a crowd decked out in green packed Fifth Avenue for the 265th annual celebration of Irish history and culture.
Grand Marshal Robert McCann, co-chairman of NewEdge Capital Group and president of the Irish Arts Center's Board of Directors, said it's a rich tradition with special significance.
"This parade is a living embodiment of the eternal relationship between Ireland and New York City. The Irish came here when there weren't any other jobs for them and they built this city," McCann said.
Irish pride was delivered with beaming faces and blaring sounds, bouncing off the buildings as cheering and horn blowing erupted from the sidelines.
"I'm feeling the vibe I'm feeling the energy it's great," said Jenna Sweet, of Somerville, New Jersey.
When does the NYC St. Patrick's Day parade end?
The parade started at 11 a.m. and was expected to wrap up at around 4:30 p.m.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore were among the dignitaries participating in this year's parade.
Mamdani hosted a St. Patrick's Day breakfast at Gracie Mansion and attended Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral before the parade stepped off.
The New York National Guard's "Fighting 69th" led the parade for the 175th time.
Map of St. Patrick's Day Parade route
The parade route goes up Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 79th Street.
If you're interested in attending the parade, any spot along Fifth Avenue will make for good viewing. Make note, however, that there are no portable restrooms along the parade route.
The parade has never been canceled due to bad weather, and has in the past marched through rain.
NYC street closures for St. Patrick's Day Parade
Whether you're heading to the parade or just trying to get around, the NYPD says the following streets will be closed Monday:
Formation:
- Vanderbilt Avenue between 43rd Street and 46th Street
- 44th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue
- 45th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue
- 46th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue
- 47th Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue
- 48th Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue
Route:
- 5th Avenue between 79th Street and 43rd Street
Dispersal:
- 5th Avenue between 84th Street and 79th Street
- 79th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 80th Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 81st Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 82nd Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 83rd Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue
Miscellaneous:
- 43rd Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue
- 49th Street between Madison Avenue and Rockefeller Plaza
- 50th Street between Madison Avenue and Rockefeller Plaza
- 51st Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
- 54th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
- 57th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
- 59th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
- 62nd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 63rd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 64th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 65th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 70th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 71st Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 72nd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 78th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 84th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
- Madison Avenue between 42nd Street and 84th Street
For more information about the parade, CLICK HERE.
MTA goes green
The MTA is going green to honor St. Patrick's Day as crews placed shamrock-shaped decals on the 4/5/6 subway signs at Grand Central-42nd Street.
Additionally, both the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad were running extra trains for the parade.
