Rochester turned into a sea of green on Saturday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
The day kicked off at 9:30 on Parcel 5, where runners prepped for the 5-mile Runnin’ of the Green foot race. Participants showed off their green running along the Genesee River before finishing back at Parcel 5.
Then it was time for everyone’s favorite: the Tops St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Thousands of marchers, four bands from across New York State, six Irish dance schools, fire trucks and floats took over the streets of Downtown Rochester for the 49th annual parade.
Every year, the parade honors people and community organizations in Rochester. The 2026 honorees were:
2026 Tops St. Patrick’s Day Parade photos
The Runnin’ of the Green photos
— Madison Scott is a journalist with the Democrat and Chronicle who covers breaking and trending news for the Finger Lakes Region. She has an interest in how the system helps or doesn’t help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@gannett.com.
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Reporting by Madison Scott, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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