Join us for The Athletic Club Foundation’s 44th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade presented by the Hoosier Lottery on Friday, March 13th. Festivities start at 9:30am with the Indianapolis Public Safety Foundation (IPSF) Parade Tent and Block Party downtown. The family-friendly parade is made up of Irish-themed floats and helium balloons, marching bands, music, Irish dancers, catholic schools, Irish organizations, local companies and non-profits with St. Patrick’s Day themes.
Official Indianapolis St. Patrick's Day Parade Overview
11:30 am -1:00 pm (Parade)
9:30 am - 3:00 pm (Tent Party)
44th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Highlights
- An Indianapolis tradition for family and friends
- Irish floats, balloons, marching bands, Irish dancers, catholic schools, and more
- Route and Parade Lineup (see below)
- Free and Open to the Public / Rain or Shine
Tent and Block Party Highlights
- Featuring Irish Music and Bands (see schedule below)
- Heated Tent
- Sign up to win a pair of round trip tickets to Ireland courtesy of Aer Lingus and the Indianapolis International Airport (no purchase necessary)
- Beer Garden (Green Beer, Guinness, Smithwicks, Michelob Ultra Amber, Michelob Ultra, Bud
- Food: Brozinni (Pizza, garlic knuckles), Books Bourbon and Bread Truck, Las Tres Marias (tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, churros), Wild Boar BBQ, J&K Sweet Shop (German roasted nuts, lemon shake-ups, candy, coffee). Water and soda will also be available.
- Free and Open to the Public / Rain or Shine
All proceeds are granted out to youth athletic programs in need
Parade Inquiries: IndyStPats@gmail.com; 317-498-5299.
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Friday, March 13, 2026
Welcome to the Indy Public Safety Foundation (IPSF) Tent Party. This is a FREE all ages event open to the public taking place the day of the Parade, Friday, March 13th from 9:30am to 3:00pm on North Street just steps from the Parade starting line at North and Pennsylvania.
Join us before, during or after the Parade for live entertainment on the Hoosier Lottery stage. The tent will be heated and will have a beer garden sponsored by Zink Distributing, the Snug and Guinness will be sponsored by Skellig Capital. Cash and Credit accepted.
Food will be located on North Street between Meridian and Pennsylvania Streets.
Schedule
- 9:30am - Tent Opens to Public
- 10:15am - Laughing Jack
- 11:30am - Official Start of the 44th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Presented by the Hoosier Lottery
- 12:15pm - A Beautiful Day - U2 Tribute
- 1:15am - Irish Citizen of the Year honored on stage
- 2:30pm - 3:00pm - Tent Party closes
Music / Band Information
Purveyors of acoustical tunes, ballads, shanty's and songs of America, Ireland and the British Isles
Beautiful Day is a band that grew up loving U2 music. They play songs from the whole U2 catalog from 1980's Boy to 2017's Songs of Experience. These Irish lads have played all over the country and in about every venue in Indiana the past 25 years. Amazing vocals and high energy. They look forward to St. Pat's every year.
Use the link below for a complete list of parking options in downtown Indianapolis. Street and meter parking can be used if available.
Meet this year's Irish Citizen of the Year and view a list of past winners.
The Parade Committee announces three awards after the Parade. The three categories are:
1. President's Award for Best Parade Float
2. General Robert Moorhead Award - Parade unit that Best Exemplifies the Spirit of the Parade
3. Most Outstanding Grade Shool in the Parade
Visit our Parade Registration Page to register to participate in the parade (floats, bands, schools, etc.)
*You DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER TO WATCH THE PARADE - watching the parade is FREE and OPEN to the public. Registration is only for those who'd like to participate in the parade.
Visit our Unit Participant Safety Instructions and Waiver Page to sign a safety waiver and review our safety information prior to the parade.
