Parade Participation
San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026
Theme: “Here, There, Irish Culture Everywhere!”
Thank you to all of our 2026 Parade entries! You were all incredible, and we truly appreciate the energy, creativity, and spirit you brought to this year’s event. We look forward to seeing you again in next year’s parade!
Please keep an eye out for an email from the Parade Entry Committee in late October with details for 2027 participation. Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, we would love to have you be part of the celebration.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Contact Information
For questions or concerns, please contact Cassie, Parade Entry Chair, at
[email protected].
Theme: “Here, There, Irish Culture Everywhere!”
Thank you to all of our 2026 Parade entries! You were all incredible, and we truly appreciate the energy, creativity, and spirit you brought to this year’s event. We look forward to seeing you again in next year’s parade!
Please keep an eye out for an email from the Parade Entry Committee in late October with details for 2027 participation. Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, we would love to have you be part of the celebration.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Contact Information
For questions or concerns, please contact Cassie, Parade Entry Chair, at
[email protected].
2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Award Winners
Thank you again to everyone who participated in this year’s parade! We are excited to recognize the outstanding groups who helped make the 44th Annual celebration so memorable.
Award Winners:
Congratulations to all of our winners for your incredible performances and contributions!
We will be reaching out within the next two weeks to coordinate delivery of trophies for any winners who have not yet received theirs. We appreciate your patience as we take a little time to rest and enjoy time with our families following the event.
Thank you again for being part of such a fantastic parade—we look forward to celebrating with you again next year!
Thank you again to everyone who participated in this year’s parade! We are excited to recognize the outstanding groups who helped make the 44th Annual celebration so memorable.
Award Winners:
- Best Parade Entry: Black Mountain Middle School Cheerleaders
- Best Musical Entry: Grossmont High School Band
- Best Marching Band: Yorba Linda High School
- Best Animals: The Irish Wolfhounds
- Best Dance Group: Malone Academy
- Best Float: Viking Festival
- Best on Wheels: Model A Club
Congratulations to all of our winners for your incredible performances and contributions!
We will be reaching out within the next two weeks to coordinate delivery of trophies for any winners who have not yet received theirs. We appreciate your patience as we take a little time to rest and enjoy time with our families following the event.
Thank you again for being part of such a fantastic parade—we look forward to celebrating with you again next year!
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!