Upcoming Parade Dates

Here are the upcoming parade dates for the Wearin’ of the Green, St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Our parade always rolls at 10AM CST sharp! Make your plans to join us for this lively, family-oriented parade. Festivities start early in the day with the Shamrock Run which is held on part of the historical parade route and culminates with the parade itself! Get a good spot by getting there very early! Stay abreast of any changes by joining our Facebook Group (Irish Parade).

YearWearin’ of the Green, St. Pat’s ParadeMardi Gras Day
2025 40thSaturday, March 15thMarch 5th
2026 41stSaturday, March 14thFebruary 17th
2027 42ndSaturday, March 13thFebruary 9th
2028 43rdSaturday, March 18th (day after St. Patrick’s Day)February 29th
202944thSaturday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day!)February 13th
203045thSaturday, March 16th March 5th
203146thSaturday, March 15thFebruary 25th
203247thSaturday, March 13thFebruary 10th
203348thSaturday, March 19thMarch 1st
203449thSaturday, March 18th (day after St. Patrick’s Day!)February 21st
203550thSaturday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day and our Fiftieth Anniversary!)February 6th

**The 2023 parade was the 36th time we rolled but our 38th year since we paused for two parade years due to the pandemic.

The next time the Wearin’ of the Green, St. Patrick’s Day Parade Falls on St. Patrick’s Day is in the year 2029! St Patrick’s Day itself is always March 17th! For more information on Mardi Gras Parades in Louisiana, follow this link. We hope that these upcoming parade dates are useful to your travel making and event plans. We encourage you to contact Visit Baton Rouge  to check on hotel rates and other area activities held at this time of the year. They will have many visitor guides that will help you narrow your trip down. You’ll find the people here to be friendly and our food to be fabulous. On Parade Day, you’ll find various establishments offering traditional Irish fare.