The 50th Annual Naples St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026. The event begins with a traditional flag-raising ceremony at Crayton Cove at 9:30 AM, followed by the main parade kickoff at 11:00 AM.
The 2026 parade was briefly canceled in early January due to rising security and city fees, but it was reinstated after the community raised approximately $46,000 in just a few hours to cover the costs. As the largest privately-funded parade in Florida, it typically attracts over 40,000 spectators to downtown Naples.
Parade Route & Logistics
The parade covers approximately one mile through downtown Naples.
- Starting Point: The corner of 3rd Street South and 10th Avenue South.
- Path: The procession travels north on 3rd Street South, turns east onto 5th Avenue South, and then heads south on 8th Street South.
- Ending Point: The parade finishes in front of Naples City Hall.
- Road Closures: Expect significant closures from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM along 5th Avenue South and from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM along 3rd Street South.
- Parking: The city recommends using the two downtown parking garages; however, arriving early is highly advised as they fill up quickly.
