Parade Participation
San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026
Theme: “Here, There, Irish Culture Everywhere!”
Hello and welcome to the Parade Participation Site - your go-to resource for all things entry-
related!
Dear Future Parade Participants,
The 2026 San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade season is now officially open!
We invite you to celebrate this year’s theme with us and join the parade!
Participation Information
• Returning Participants
- Please check your email for a message from our 2026 Entry Chair, Cassie.
- Didn’t receive an email but want to join? → Click the Parade Entry Application
button on this page and follow the prompts.
• New Participants
- We’d love to have you join us!
- Click the Parade Entry Application button(After October 24th) and follow the prompts.
- General Application(including non-profit) Fee: $75.00
- Corporate Fee: $100
- School Marching Bands are exempt.
Contact Information
For questions or concerns, please contact:
Cassie, Parade Entry Chair
[email protected]
Important Deadline
• All parade entry applications must be submitted by February 17, 2026.
• Due to permit regulations from the City of San Diego, no late entries can be
accepted. Please plan ahead!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you all at the 2026 San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
Theme: “Here, There, Irish Culture Everywhere!”
Hello and welcome to the Parade Participation Site - your go-to resource for all things entry-
related!
Dear Future Parade Participants,
The 2026 San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade season is now officially open!
We invite you to celebrate this year’s theme with us and join the parade!
Participation Information
• Returning Participants
- Please check your email for a message from our 2026 Entry Chair, Cassie.
- Didn’t receive an email but want to join? → Click the Parade Entry Application
button on this page and follow the prompts.
• New Participants
- We’d love to have you join us!
- Click the Parade Entry Application button(After October 24th) and follow the prompts.
- General Application(including non-profit) Fee: $75.00
- Corporate Fee: $100
- School Marching Bands are exempt.
Contact Information
For questions or concerns, please contact:
Cassie, Parade Entry Chair
[email protected]
Important Deadline
• All parade entry applications must be submitted by February 17, 2026.
• Due to permit regulations from the City of San Diego, no late entries can be
accepted. Please plan ahead!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you all at the 2026 San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
The St. Patrick's Day Parade is organized entirely by volunteers who are members of the Irish Congress of Southern California, a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization. Since 1981, with the help of generous donations and parade entry fees, the parade goes on!