Get ready to paint the town green! The CORE Construction Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival draws thousands of spectators to the streets of downtown for a one-of-a-kind celebration of all things Irish. The parade features decorative floats, bagpipers, marching bands, street performers, classic automobiles, and more. The festival features live music, a kids zone, exhibitors, interactive games, cultural activities, and Irish food and beverages.

Please note all vendor spaces are full. We are not accepting additional vendors for this event. 

Friday, March 13, 2026

Street Striping | 4:30 - 5 PM

• Tunnel Top Plaza, Las Olas Boulevard and SE 6th Ave

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Parade | Noon

• Parade will travel east on Las Olas Boulevard from Huizenga Plaza to SE 9th Avenue

Festival | 10 AM - 7 PM

• Tunnel Top Plaza, Las Olas Boulevard and SE 6th Avenue

Entertainment Schedule

Sponsors

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, CORE Construction!

Traffic Advisory

Friday, March 13

• From 2 to 6 p.m., SE 6th Avenue will be closed from Las Olas Boulevard to the hotel overpass.

• SE 6th Avenue will be closed from Las Olas Boulevard to the hotel overpass from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Las Olas Boulevard will be closed from SE 5th Avenue to SE 8th Avenue from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Las Olas Boulevard will be closed from Andrews Avenue to SE 9th Avenue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• SE 1st Avenue will be closed from Las Olas Boulevard to Broward Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Expect traffic congestion and plan travel times accordingly.  

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