Ottawa’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is officially back! After a five‑year pause, the city will once again come alive with Irish pride, colour, music, and community spirit.

This year’s parade features:

·  52 floats

·  A giant 25‑by‑50‑foot Irish flag

·  Marching families, performers, and community groups

·  A brand‑new one‑mile run through the downtown core

The parade departs from the Supreme Court of Canada (301 Wellington Street) at 12:00 PM, travels east along Wellington Street past Parliament Hill, crosses the Rideau Canal, and continues to Sussex Drive. It then turns north on Sussex to York Street before heading east into the ByWard Market.

Residents are encouraged to come out, dress warmly, and help welcome back this iconic Ottawa celebration.