38th Annual Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Draws Thousands to the Boardwalk
Crowds, marching bands and more than 100 groups filled the Atlantic City Boardwalk on March 7, 2026, as the city celebrated one of its longest-running traditions. View the Atlantic City Focus photo gallery and find more photos on our Facebook page.
ATLANTIC CITY — Thousands of spectators lined the historic Atlantic City Boardwalk on Saturday, March 7, 2026, as the city celebrated the 38th Annual Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the shore’s longest-running traditions and an unofficial kickoff to the spring tourism season.
Taja Johnson
The parade stepped off at 1 p.m. and featured more than 100 participating groups and over a dozen marching bands from across the Delaware Valley. The two-mile procession filled the Boardwalk with music, Irish pride, and a festive, family-friendly atmosphere as residents and visitors gathered to celebrate the holiday by the sea.
City officials, including Mayor Marty Small Sr., joined parade organizers, volunteers and community groups who helped bring the event to life. This year’s celebration once again demonstrated the parade’s ability to draw large crowds and boost local businesses, as restaurants, hotels, casinos and shops welcomed thousands of visitors throughout the day.
Mark Tyler
Now in its 38th year, the Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade continues to be one of the city’s most anticipated annual events, transforming the Boardwalk into a vibrant showcase of community spirit, marching bands, cultural pride and Atlantic City hospitality.
Atlantic City Focus photographer Ed Lea captured scenes from throughout the day. Browse the full photo gallery below, and be sure to visit and follow the Atlantic City Focus Facebook page for even more photos and community coverage. 🍀📸
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