‘Go Green or Go Home’: Ronan prepares for annual St. Patrick’s Day parade
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A participant in last year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade waves as he walks down Main Street, Ronan.
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RONAN — Everyone can use a little luck and St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect chance to welcome spring and find that elusive pot of gold under the rainbow. Along with good luck, this fun day, honoring Ireland’s patron saint also conjures up visions of shamrocks, leprechauns, and corned beef. Whether one is Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day is a time for community connections and that is the idea behind the annual Ronan St. Patrick’s Day Parade, now celebrating 37 years. This year’s event, scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. on March 17th will have floats, horses, automobiles, and a few special surprises. Bringing the music will be perennial favorites, The Great Scots Pipes and Drums. Parade entry is free and open to all. No float registration is required. The organizing committee will be monitoring for any entries with profanity, racism, or other inappropriate messaging. Entries with offensive images, graphics, or signage will not be allowed in the parade. This is a family event and community celebration, grounded in laughter, storytelling, and friendship. Over the years, it has become a tradition to wear attire reflecting the spirit of the day. Green, green, and more green is on the agenda. In fact, the 2026 Parade Theme is “Go Green or Go Home!” Everyone is encouraged to join the festivities and welcome the arrival of spring. Entries can start lining up at 4:45 p.m. behind St. Luke Hospital. Prizes will be given after the parade at the official Irish headquarters, the Pheasant Lounge. Prize categories include Most Irish, Best Irish Animal, Pub Wars, Biggest Shamrocks, Green Team, and Best Overall. Hosted by T.R.I.C., The Ronan Irish Committee.
