St. Patrick’s Day Parade Ottawa

March 7, 2026

March 7, 2026

Free

Supreme Court of Canada to Byward Market., Ottawa

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Events Description

 
Annual St. Patrick’s Parade returns, presented by the Irish Society of the National Capital Region.

The Parade will leave the Supreme Court of Canada, 301 Wellington Street 12:00 pm and proceed eastward on Wellington Street, passing in front of the Parliament Building over the Rideau Canal to Sussex Drive. Then turning Northward on Sussex Drive to York Street before turning Eastward once again into the heart of the Byward Market.

Who is it for?

All ages – Family

HOW MUCH

Tickets : Free
How to get tickets?

Buy Online

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time:

Saturday, March 7th, 2026, 12:00 PM and finishing by approximately 1:30 PM

 

Venue & Address :

The Parade will leave the Supreme Court of Canada and proceed eastward on Wellington Street, passing in front of the Parliament Building over the Rideau Canal to Sussex Drive. Then turning Northward on Sussex Drive to York Street before turning Eastward once again into the heart of the Byward Market.

The following streets will be closed at the listed times on Saturday, March 7, for the staging of the parade:

From 10:45 am to 2 pm:

Wellington Street, between Kent Street and Sussex Drive
From 12:30 to 2 pm:

Sussex Drive, between Rideau Street and York Street
From 12:30 to 3 pm:

York Street, between William Street and Dalhousie Street

OC Transpo

Transit service will continue to be available, with detours required due to road closures during the event from 10:15 am to 2:30 pm.

PARKING:

Free parking is available at St. Patrick’s Basilica on Gloucester Street entrance and at the Supreme Court of Canada.

Various locations, Ottawa

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