Roll Into the Spotlight! Parade Submissions Open Now Through Feb. 22

HENDERSON, Nev. (Jan. 12, 2026) – Celebrate the luck of the Irish at the 58th annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade on Water Street! The three-day celebration will return to historic downtown Henderson starting March 13 through March 15, presented by the City of Henderson and the Southern Nevada Sons and Daughters of Erin. This will be the 21st year of celebrating the event on Water Street.

The annual free festival continues to be one of Southern Nevada’s largest community celebrations, drawing more than 54,000 attendees in 2025. The weekend will feature food, drinks, shopping and entertainment for all ages.

Businesses, community groups, schools and organizations are invited to join in on the fun and help bring the famous St. Patrick’s Day parade to life. Parade entries are now open for a chance to be a part of the region’s most anticipated traditions, showcasing creative floats, vehicles and performances. The deadline to submit parade application is February 22.

Festivalgoers can also look forward to amusement rides and games, along with free Celtic Headliners each day, including Mairead Nesbitt and the Celtic Spells, The Bow Tides and Cecilia String Quartet.

In addition to the parade, attendees will have the opportunity to help fight childhood canccer by participating in St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving fundraising event on Saturday, March 14 starting at 3 p.m. All proceeds will go toward childhood cancer research.

Sunday’s festivities will include the annual car show beginning at 8 a.m., with awards presented at 3 p.m. The car show is presented in partnership with the Boulder City Cruisin’ Association.

For more information, a full schedule of events and parade entry details, visit the St. Patrick's Day event page.