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St. Patrick's Day Kickoff Ceremony

St. Patrick's Day Kickoff Ceremony
Cosgrove Center Steps
17th & Superior
March 17, 2026

The 184th St Patrick's Day Parade in Cleveland was held on Tuesday March 17, 2026. It began with a gathering of the honorees and dignitaries on the steps of the Cosgrove Center on Superior Ave. This included Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, Bishops Edward Malesic and Michael Woost and more.

Note: As always, we reduced the resolution of the photos for speedy web loading so if you want high-resolution copies, let us know.

Cleveland St Patrick's Day group on Cosgrove steps


The honorees were Grand Marshal: Thomas J. Mackin, Irish Mother of the Year: Midge Gannon, Inside Co-Chair: Donna M. Leary and Outside Co-Chair: Bob Crawford.

2026 St Pat's Honorees

Mayor Bibb on Cosgrove steps

The honorees were introduced and then the Soldier's Song and the US national anthem were led by Katie Schmitt.

St Patrick's Day parade kickoff ceremony

St Patrick's Day parade kickoff ceremony national anthems

National Anthems

Katie Schmitt

Katie Schmitt

Katie Schmitt and national anthems


Bishop Edward Malesic gave an invocation.

Bishop Edward Malesic

Bishop Edward Malesic

Bishop Edward Malesic


Then the big moment as Grand Marshall Thomas J. Mackin blew the whistle to start the Parade.

Grand Marshall Thomas J. Mackin

Grand Marshall Thomas J. Mackin

Grand Marshall Thomas J. Mackin

Grand Marshall Thomas J. Mackin

Here is a video of the ceremony on the Cosgrove steps.



Here are a few more pictures from before the Parade began.

City flags at St. Patrick's Day Parade

Mayor Justin Bibb and Dave McLaughlin

Mayor Justin Bibb and Dave McLaughlin

Patrick Murphy - St. Patrick's Day Parade

Cleveland Police at St. Patrick's Day Parade

Kenny and Pam Yuko

WSIAC Queen

St. Patrick's Day Parade Deputy

St. Patrick's Day Parade Deputy

First place Parade Float - IACES

First place Parade Float - IACES

St patrick's inflatables

Back to Before the Parade Page

2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade page - Video and Pictures

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