25th ANNUAL
2026 DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON,NC
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

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Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Saturday, March 14, 2026, 11am

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Get the most out of your St. Patrick’s Day Parade experience!

Some of our many Parade Units

North Carolina National Guard’s 440

Army Band

NCSU Pipes and Drums

Wilmington Police Pipes and Drums

Mighty Marching Scorps

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2026 Parade Route

2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade Route

2026 Hooley Under the Bridge

Sláinte! Putting on a parade is a lot of work, but raising funds for one has never been more fun. Our Hooley features Irish music and Irish dancing at Waterline Brewery. Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:30 am – 6:00 pm.

2026 HOOLEY EVENTS

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