Park Circle's free St. Patrick's Day Block Party and Parade fills East Montague Avenue each March. The 2027 date is not out; 2026's was March 14.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each year. Facts come from the City of North Charleston’s St. Patrick’s Day Block Party and Parade page and its special events calendar.

The 2027 date has not been announced. The city’s page still shows the 2026 event, held Saturday, March 14, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. on East Montague Avenue in the Olde Village near Park Circle. The city bills it as the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the Lowcountry, and the party, the parade and parking are free. We will add the 2027 date here as soon as the city posts it.

Who to call

At a glance (2026 event)
Date Saturday, March 14, 2026 (2027 date not yet announced)
Time Noon to 5 p.m.; parade at noon
Where East Montague Avenue, Olde Village of North Charleston
Cost Free party, parade and parking
Presented by Park Circle Business Collective, with support from the city

When the 2027 date comes out

St. Patrick’s Day 2027 falls on a Wednesday. In 2026 the city held the block party on the Saturday before the holiday, March 14. For 2026 the parade and vendor lists had closed and vendors were told by Feb. 4, so expect the 2027 details by midwinter on the city’s page and the special events calendar.

The parade

In 2026 the parade stepped off at noon from Park Place East, beside East Montague Avenue and across from the Park Circle Community Center. It ran down East Montague Avenue through the block party to Virginia Avenue. The Charleston Pipe Band marched, then played around the block party for the rest of the day. Parade entries filled up and registration closed before the event.

The block party

The block party fills East Montague with live music, street vendors, food from Olde North Charleston restaurants and a Kid’s Zone. In 2026 the city’s schedule put music on the Madra Rua Irish Pub patio, the EVO Pizzeria street stage, the DIG in the Park outdoor double-decker bar and at Commonhouse Aleworks, from noon into the evening.

Vendors are small specialty food vendors and artists or crafters whose goods do not duplicate the East Montague shops and restaurants. The Park Circle Business Collective and the Cultural Arts Department curate the lineup.

Road closures (2026)

From the city’s page:

  • East Montague Avenue, Virginia Avenue to Jenkins Avenue: closed from 9 a.m. for setup until 7 p.m.
  • East Montague Avenue, Park Place East to Jenkins Avenue: closed from 11:30 a.m. for the parade.
  • Also closed: parts of Chateau Avenue, O’Hear Avenue, Empire Avenue and Colie Morse Way.
  • Towing: cars left in the block party area overnight on the Friday before were towed.

Parking

Parking is very limited, the city says. Carpool or use a ride service, and take care when you park in the neighborhoods around Park Circle. Disabled parking is at the corner of Virginia Avenue and Empire Avenue.

Good to know

  • It is family friendly. The Kid’s Zone runs alongside the parade and music.
  • Come early for the parade. It starts the day at noon, and the closures start at 9 a.m.
  • New to the area? Our Park Circle guide covers the restaurants and bars on East Montague, and live music and nightlife covers the rest of town.

The same street hosts the city’s Harvest Festival in October, and the North Charleston Arts Fest follows in spring.

Frequently asked questions

When is the North Charleston St. Patrick’s Day parade in 2027?

The city has not announced the 2027 date yet. The 2026 Block Party and Parade was Saturday, March 14, from noon to 5 p.m., with the parade at noon.

Where is the North Charleston St. Patrick’s Day parade route?

In 2026 the parade started on Park Place East, across from the Park Circle Community Center, and ran down East Montague Avenue through the block party to Virginia Avenue.

Is the Park Circle St. Patrick’s Day Block Party free?

Yes. The city says the party, the parade and parking are free.

Where do I park for St. Patrick’s Day in Park Circle?

Parking is very limited, so the city asks people to carpool or use a ride service and to park with care in nearby neighborhoods. Disabled parking is at Virginia Avenue and Empire Avenue.