Here are the upcoming parade dates for the Wearin’ of the Green, St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Parade always rolls at 10AM CST. 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).
| Year | Wearin’ of the Green, St. Pat’s Parade | St. Pat’s Day Falls on | Mardi Gras Day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40th | Saturday, March 15th | Monday | March 5th |
| 2026 | 41st | Saturday, March 14th | Tuesday | February 17th |
| 2027 | 42nd | Saturday, March 13th | Wednesday | February 9th |
| 2028 | 43rd | Saturday, March 18th (day after St. Pats) | Friday | February 29th |
| 2029 | 44th | Saturday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day!) | Saturday | February 13th |
| 2030 | 45th | Saturday, March 16th | Sunday | March 5th |
**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! Remember, 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.