New Orleans Downtown Irish Club

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Downtown Irish Club’s 49th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Downtown Irish Club, Inc. is a social organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating Irish identity in New Orleans. Since 1976, we’ve proudly upheld the tradition that "everyone is Irish for a day", making our membership a vibrant and diverse community.

Join us as we march through history and revel in Irish spirit on St. Patrick’s Day Proper—we’re the only parade rolling on March 17th! Our route honors the legacy of our founders, Roy Markey, Sr. and Edward "Bud Rip" Ripoll Jr.

The parade kicks off in the Marigny Triangle, rolling through Frenchmen, Decatur, and Tchoupitoulas, passing legendary landmarks like Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral, before ending in the Central Business District (CBD) at Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar. Along the way, we’ll be making lively stops at some of New Orleans' most beloved establishments, including Marigny Brasserie, Balcony Music Club, Molly’s at the Market, and our newest stop—Mother’s on Tchoupitoulas and Poydras. Expect plenty of throws, laughter, music, and Irish cheer as we celebrate the day in true New Orleans fashion!

Want to be part of the fun? Whether you're Irish by blood or just for the day, we welcome you to join the Downtown Irish Club and march alongside us on this unforgettable route. To join come to one of out General Meetings listed our Events Page or apply for membership on our Applications Page.

Come raise a pint, wear your green, and celebrate with us! ☘️🎭🎶