St. Patrick’s Day Block Party & Parade

The City of North Charleston puts on the Lowcountry’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day party.  2026 will mark its 22nd year.   The party's on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from noon till 5:00 p.m.

The fun kicks off with a giant parade at noon, followed by a Block Party with loads of food, libations of course (yes many of them will be green), live music, performances and activities for all ages. 

And get this  -  the parade, party and parking are all FREE.

Here’s some of what's usually on tap:

• Parade starting at noon starting at Park Place East (across from the Park Circle Community Center); route travels East Montague Avenue to Virginia Avenue;
• Appearances by the Mayor, local dignitaries, Irish bands and dancers;
• Block Party follows the parade, on East Montague between Jenkins and Virginia;
• A smorgasbord of vendors  -  both arts & crafts and food/beverages;
• Massive Kids' Zone;
• Plenty of live entertainment in Park Circle’s many cool establishments…

Exact schedule for 2026 hasn't been announced yet, so stay tuned.  But here were PERFORMANCES from a past year:

• Madra Rua Irish Pub  -  Patio Stage: 1:00-3:00pm: Jason Ayers | 3:30-6:00pm: Molly Durnin | 6:30-9:30: Dylan Swinson;  Street Stage: 1:00-2:30pm  TC Costello |  2:00-5:00 Sweeney

• EVO Pizzeria 
  12:30-1:00 Relative Suns (Classic Rock) | 1:30-2:30 JP & The Moonshine Boys (Classic rock) | 2:45-3:45 Remedy |  4:00-5:00 Mr. Farenheit (A Tribute to Queen);
• Commonhouse Aleworks
  3:30-4:30 pm: TC Costello on the Accordion;
  6-9pm (after party): Kraken’s Release, a Sea Shanty and Polka Punk band based out of Atlanta, GA;
• Dig in the Park
  12:00-5pm: DJ Natty Heavy and DJ R DOT on the Bud Light Double Decker Beer and DJ Bar

Check out the website for more info, including where to park.