NOLA Loves a Parade!
Mardi Gras 2026 is in history books but, with St. Patrick’s Day, St. Joseph’s Day and Super Sunday all in March, you can still catch a few beads and some insight into our unique culture. Here’s what’s happening just a hop, skip and a buck jump from the Hotel Provincial. Check it out and then make your hotel reservations.
Irish Channel Parade, March 14
The Irish Channel Parade begins around 1 p.m. Throws from the Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Committee, organized in 1947, include all the fixings for an Irish stew.
Super Sunday Mardi Gras Indian Processions, March 15
On Super Sunday, Mardi Gras Indian tribes meet up with other tribes for friendly competitions involving rituals such as colorful dances and chants. All Super Sunday processions are free and open to the public.
Downtown Irish Club Parade, March 17
Put on your green shirt and head to 50th Annual Downtown Irish Club Parade at 6:30 p.m. The parade will begin in the Marigny and wind its way through the French Quarter and Warehouse District, celebrating five decades of Irish pride, music, and tradition.
The Italian-American St Joseph’s Day Parade, March 28
This colorful procession takes place in the French Quarter at 6 p.m. with beautiful floats, costumes, and lots of tuxedo-wearing Italian-Americans passing out green, white and red beads, silk flowers and blessed fava beans.
Learn more about St. Patrick’s Day events in New Orleans.
Make your reservations at Hotel Provincial now.