Albany is getting ready to Paint the Town Green for St. Patrick’s Day! Join us on Saturday, March 14, 2026 for a full day of parades, family activities, live music, and celebrations happening all across the city.
St Patrick's Day Parade Restrictions & Road Closures
St Patrick's Day Parking Locations
One of Albany’s most beloved Irish pubs, McGeary’s will host a lively outdoor tent party with live music beginning at noon. Enjoy classic Irish pub fare, pints of Guinness, and festive St. Patrick’s Day energy throughout the afternoon. (Cover charge applies.)
More Info 4 Clinton Square
Celebrate Parade Day at The Hollow Bar + Kitchen in downtown Albany. Enjoy drink specials, delicious food, surprise giveaways, and a DJ. At 3 PM, local cover band Road Soda Pop will take over the stage in The Hollow's live music venue.
More Info 79 N Pearl St
Celebrate parade day at Dawn’s Victory Sports Café with a special St. Patrick’s Day menu available all day. Stop in after the parade for festive food, drinks, and a lively downtown atmosphere.
More Info 10 Sheridan Avenue
A downtown Albany tradition, Jack’s Oyster House is serving a St. Patrick’s Day Irish buffet for $35 per person on parade day. Guests will also receive their first Guinness on the house while enjoying the historic restaurant’s festive atmosphere.
More Info 44 State St
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the heart of downtown at Loch & Quay with Irish drinks, festive fare, and parade-day energy before closing at 7 PM.
More Info 414 Broadway
Secure one of the best spots to watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade at the Washington Avenue Armory! At this viewing party, enjoy your choice of a hot corned beef sandwich or pastrami sandwich and your first drink included with the ticket price.
More Info 195 Washington Ave
This festive St. Patrick's celebration kicks off at 12:00pm at the North Albany American Legion Post on North First Street.
North Albany American Legion Post on North First
Enjoy our brand-new Kidz Zone with FREE Green Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Face Painting, Yard Games and Bounce Houses. Sponsored by City of Albany, Office of Cultural Affairs, Love Albany, M&T Bank and Fly 92.3.
80 State Street (corner of State & Pearl St)
Join us for the largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in Upstate New York. The festive parade steps off at 2PM and starts at Central Avenue and Lexington Avenue.
More Info Starts at Central Avenue and Lexington Avenue
Keep the celebration going after the parade at The Eleven in Downtown Albany with a full day of music, art, food, and festive drinks. Live performances by Nickopotamus at 3pm and Rivergrass Revival at 8pm.
More Info 262 Lark Street
Continue the celebration after the parade at Ophelia’s on Broadway with DJ Spike Right and Ginger Geezus from 3 PM to 7 PM, followed by a live performance from The E-Block featuring the Ky McClinton Band.
More Info 388 Broadway
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