Akron turns green as 2026 St. Patrick’s Day parade fills downtown streets

Shamrock-shaped glasses and orange beards. Big green top hats and waving Irish flags. Mini leprechauns and marching bands. A day of celebration and remembrance.

Hundreds gathered in downtown Akron on Saturday, March 14 for the 43rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The event, co-sponsored by The Riverfront Irish Festival and Presper Financial Architects, featured high school and grade school bands, non-profit organizations, businesses, animal groups, floats and more.

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