St. Patrick's Day 2026: Your Complete Guide to Parades Across County Cork

With over 40 events taking place across the county this St. Patrick's Day, Cork is pulling out all the stops to celebrate in style.

From Bantry to Boherbue, Cobh to Crosshaven, there is something happening in virtually every corner of the county on Monday, 17 March 2026. Whether you are heading to your local village parade or making a day trip of it, there is no shortage of options.

Kinsale kicks things off a day early, with a harbour parade at 7:00pm on Sunday, 16 March, while the Bantry Goes Green Festival runs from Saturday, 14 March through to St. Patrick's Day itself.

On the day, the earliest parades begin at 10:30am in Glounthaune, Buttevant, and Ballingeary, while Millstreet rounds out the day with a 5:00pm parade, the latest listed across the county.

A small number of parades, including those in Bandon, Courtmacsherry, and Lisgoold, are listed as time to be confirmed (TBC). It is worth checking locally before you travel.

Cork County Council has released the full schedule across four regions. Times are subject to change, and attendees are advised to check with local organisers ahead of the day.