Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 14, 2026, marks its 157th year with 20,000 participants and 500,000 expected attendees.

Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, set for March 14, 2026, will begin at 10 a.m. downtown, winding from Liberty Avenue to Commonwealth Place. The event, marking its 157th year, features 20,000 participants, 17 marching bands, and 200 groups, with Molly McKenna crowned Miss Smiling Irish Eyes. Patrick J. Byrne will serve as grand marshal. Organized with nine months of planning and a $50,000 budget, the parade continues a tradition of resilience and community, drawing up to 500,000 people annually. Authorities urge attendees to use public transit due to street closures.