Rockford St. Patrick’s Day Parade 50th Anniversary
March 14 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
🍀 Rockford St. Patrick’s Day Parade – 50th Anniversary
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Parade starts at 3:00 PM
Begins at 7th Street & 4th Avenue
Ends at 200 Prairie Street
Join the Irish Marching Society as Rockford celebrates 50 years of St. Patrick’s Day tradition in downtown Rockford! 🎉
This milestone parade will fill the streets with marching groups, music, local organizations, and family-friendly fun as we honor Irish heritage and half a century of community celebration. Whether you’ve marched before or this is your first time lining the route, this is one you won’t want to miss.
✨ What to Expect:
A lively downtown parade celebrating Irish culture
Marching groups, music, and community pride
Fun for all ages
Free to attend
👥 Want to participate?
Parade registration is open through March 7, 2026. Families, clans, social groups, nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and clubs are welcome to register for FREE.
Businesses and political entities must register with a $250 fee.
All participants must register to march.
After the parade, the celebration continues downtown at Prairie Street Brewing Co. for a FREE, family-friendly event. So grab your green, find a good viewing spot, and help us mark 50 years of Irish pride in Rockford.
☘️ Sláinte, Rockford, let’s make history!
For more information, go here –> https://irishmarchingsociety.com/
