St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and Fairfield County (and the whole nutmeg state ) is gearing up with a variety of parades and races to celebrate. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you plan your festivities, ensuring you don't miss out on any of the excitement.
☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Parades in Fairfield County
If you love a good parade, you’re in luck! Fairfield County is home to several vibrant St. Patrick’s Day parades featuring bagpipes, marching bands, and plenty of Irish pride. Here’s where you can catch them:
- 1 MAR – Stamford’s 29th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Stamford
The parade begins at 2 p.m., starting from the corner of Summer and North streets and ending at Latham Park.
- 8 MAR – Norwalk St. Patrick's Day Parade | Norwalk
Hosted by the Norwalk Police Emerald Society, the parade starts at 11 a.m. in downtown Norwalk.
- 14 MAR – Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Parade | Bridgeport
The parade starts at noon from the corner of Fairfield Avenue and Ellsworth Street.
- 15 MAR – Milford St. Patrick's Day Parade | Milford
The parade steps off at 1 p.m. from Wasson Field, 71 West Main St.
- 17 MAR – Greenwich St. Patrick's Day Parade | Greenwich
The parade begins at 2 p.m. at Greenwich Town Hall.
- 23 MAR – Greater Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade | Danbury
The parade starts at 2 p.m. from St. Peter's Church on Main Street.
🚗 Make It a Day Trip! Parades Outside Fairfield County
Many of these parades take place in historic downtowns filled with great restaurants, pubs, and attractions. Plan a whole day around the festivities—grab brunch before the parade, visit a local brewery, or explore a scenic waterfront area to round out your Irish celebration!
- 15 MAR – Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade | Hartford
- 16 MAR – Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade | New Haven
- 16 MAR – New London St. Patrick's Day Parade | New London
- 22 MAR – Essex Go Bragh Parade | Essex
- 23 MAR – Mystic Irish Parade | Mystic
🏃♂️ Get Your Green Running Gear On! St. Paddy’s Themed Races
If you’d rather hit the pavement than the pub, there are plenty of themed races happening across Connecticut and nearby
- 8 MAR – O’Shenanigans 5K | Southington
- 9 MAR – Courthouse O’Putnam 5K | Putnam
- 15 MAR – O’Niantic 5K | Niantic
- 15 MAR – St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 | New York, NY
- 16 MAR – O’Hartford 5K & 10K | Hartford
- 16 MAR – Run for the Shamrock (4-Mile Race) | Hamden
Whether you’re joining the crowd at a lively parade or running for the pot of gold at the finish line, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year. Sláinte! 🍻
