Join us for the 58th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | Noon
Celebrating Milwaukee’s Irish heritage
Produced by the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin and Westown Association, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of Milwaukee’s favorite traditions! Each March, thousands of spectators line the streets of downtown Milwaukee to celebrate our city’s rich Irish heritage. The Parade route spans a mile-and-a-half through downtown’s entertainment districts and features over 100 units including Irish dance performances, live music, festive floats, Irish wolfhounds and more!
2026 Parade Awards
Best Marching Unit – The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies
Best Musical Unit – The Bill Mitchell Scottish Pipes & Drums
Best Float – Bellator Academy of Irish Dance
Thomas J. Smith Award for Best Irish Unit – The Glencastle Irish Dancers
Best Parade Unit – “The Little General” ¼ Scale Locomotive, Observation Car and Caboose from CPKC Rail
The Parade Director’s Award – The Caledonian Scottish Dancers
2026 Parade Sponsors
