Get ready, Methuen! Our St. Patrick’s Day Parade is ready to step off and we’re doing it BIG. Bring the whole family, grab your friends, and wear your best green as we celebrate Irish pride, community spirit, and a day full of fun.
✨ 2026 Theme: “Lucky Charms” ✨
This year’s theme is all about the fun stuff, shamrocks, rainbows, good luck, and a little magic. Dress up, decorate strollers, bring signs, wear your parade beads! Let’s make the streets of Methuen look like a full-on Lucky Charms celebration.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
🕛 Step-Off Time: 12:00 PM (Noon)
📍 Location: Methuen, MA
🛣️ Parade Route:
Starts at Nicholson Stadium → proceeds along the route past City Hall → continues through downtown → disperses at the Pelham street Park and ride area.
🎶 Expect marching groups, music, dancers, community organizations, and plenty of surprises. We will have 5 “Performance Zones” along the route where groups will stop and preform for 60-90seconds to showcase their talents.
- Tenney Entrance on Pleasant St.
- In-front of City Hall
- corner of Lowell and Hampshire (In-front of Liban D'Or)
- In-front of the Central Fire Station (Judging stand)
- At the corner of Mystic St and Pelham St
✅ Tips for the Day:
• Arrive early for the best viewing spots
• Dress warm if needed (March can be unpredictable)
• Wear green (and extra points for Lucky Charms outfits!)
• Be ready to cheer and have fun
Presented by The Irish Cottage Restaurant & Pub 💚
See you on the route — let’s make this a parade Methuen talks about all year!
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