Preparations for the city of Milwaukee’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration are already underway.
The Shamrock Club of Wisconsin’s 58th St. Patrick’s Day parade will return March 14 in downtown Milwaukee.
More than 100 parade units are expected to participate in the 2026 celebration, including Irish dance performances, live music, floats and more.
This year, organizers partnered with Guinness for the annual event, according to a press release. Parade Director Mike Boyle said the organizations are “thrilled” to continue the tradition, adding that they “look forward to raising a pint” with attendees during festivities.
Milwaukee’s iteration of the parade, which typically gets around 20,000 attendees, is considered one of the oldest in the U.S. The first was held in 1843 and was actually, in part, an anti-drinking rally.
When is Milwaukee’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade?
When is St. Patrick’s Day 2026?
St. Patrick’s Day is Tuesday, March 17.
What is Milwaukee’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade route?
The Shamrock Club’s parade will follow its typical route.
After starting at the corner of North King Drive and West Wisconsin Avenue, it’ll head east on Wisconsin Avenue to North Plankinton Avenue From there, it’ll head north to West Kilbourn Avenue, west to King Drive and north to West Juneau Avenue. It’ll turn east on Juneau Avenue, cross the river and turn south on North Water Street, ending at the corner of North Water Street and East Highland Avenue.
Can I volunteer for the 2026 parade?
Yes, the Shamrock Club will need volunteers to act as banner carriers. For more information and to register as a volunteer, you can visit eventbrite.com/e/2026-st-patricks-day-parade-volunteer-banner-carriers-tickets-1977417157950.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade has date, route
Reporting by Cailey Gleeson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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