The 49th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Siamsa is presented by the Hibernian Society of Utah. The parade begins at 11am at 600 West and 200 South, traveling through The Gateway in a festive display of Irish pride with traditional music, vibrant costumes, and Irish dancing. The 2026 theme is ‘A Celtic Odyssey.’ Following the parade, the free Siamsa Celtic Festival runs 11am–5pm at The Gateway’s Olympic Plaza featuring live performances, Irish dance, music, food vendors, and family-friendly cultural activities. Founded in 1977.
Details
- Category: Local Community Events
- Subcategory: Community Parade / Cultural Street Festival
- Status: Confirmed 2026
- Dates: 2026-03-14 to 2026-03-14
- Recurrence: Annual (Saturday nearest March 17)
- Venue: The Gateway / Olympic Plaza (parade through downtown)
- Address: 18 N Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101
- Organizer: Hibernian Society of Utah
- Cost: Free
- Food: Food vendors at Siamsa festival; surrounding Gateway restaurants and bars
- Parking / Transit: TRAX stop directly in front of The Gateway. North and South garages accessible from 400 W (fee parking). Ride share recommended if drinking.
- Popularity: High — one of SLC’s most established annual parades, nearly 50 years of tradition
- Attendance / Scale: Thousands along the parade route and at Siamsa
Sources
- https://www.irishinutah.com/parade
- https://www.fox13now.com/the-place/the-49th-annual-st-patricks-day-parade-is-on-saturday-march-14-2026
- https://saltlakemagazine.com/salt-lake-hot-list-march-2026/
Notes
49th annual event. Parade route: 600 W & 200 S through The Gateway. Theme: ‘A Celtic Odyssey.’ Performers include Rise Academy of Dance (certified Irish dance studio, Clearfield UT).