Festival · Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Parade 2027 — Route, Parking & Where to Stay
Downtown Fort Lauderdale goes green on March 13, 2027: the St. Patrick's Parade marches through the city center, followed by a free street festival of Irish music, food and dancing in the Himmarshee entertainment district. Double Rainbow Suites' pet-friendly homes are about 15 minutes away — an easy rideshare in, a quiet night's sleep after.
Next edition
March 13, 2027
In 6 monthsDates approximate — confirm on the official page
The parade & festival layout
The parade traditionally marches through downtown along Las Olas Boulevard, with bagpipes, floats, Irish dancers and a city's worth of green — free to watch from the sidewalks the whole way.
The day continues at the street festival in the Himmarshee entertainment district: live Irish music, food stalls, dancing and a sea of green well into the evening.
It's family-friendly through the afternoon and livelier as the evening lands — pick your pace, both are the same event.
Best places to watch
- The Las Olas sidewalks near the riverfront — the classic vantage, arrive early.
- A café patio on the boulevard — claim a table before the parade and keep it.
- Near the Himmarshee end — the parade's energy peaks as it reaches the festival.
- With little ones: the earlier stretches are calmer, and the festival is family-friendly by day.
Where to stay
All four homes are about 15 minutes from downtown with free parking — rideshare in for the green, home to a quiet street after.
Why stay in Wilton Manors
Downtown on parade day is brilliant — and loud, and gridlocked, and priced accordingly. Our homes sit 15 minutes away in Wilton Manors: park free at your door, rideshare in for the green, and come home to a quiet street with Wilton Drive's restaurants a short walk away. Best of both, none of the parking.
Getting there & parking
Brightline is the secret weapon: the downtown Fort Lauderdale station is a short walk from the parade route — the smartest arrival from Miami, West Palm Beach or Orlando.
Driving: downtown garages fill by mid-morning on parade day. Rideshare is easy on the way in; expect a wait when the festival winds down.
From our homes it's about 15 minutes by car or rideshare — close enough to nip home and change before the evening session.
Good to know before you go
- The parade and street festival are free.
- Green isn't required — but it's noticeably universal.
- Family-friendly through the afternoon; the evening tilts adult in Himmarshee.
- March in Fort Lauderdale is peak spring — sunscreen even for a parade.
Where to eat & drink
- Himmarshee's bars and kitchens — the festival is on their doorstep, and they know it.
- Louie Bossi's — the boulevard favorite, a short walk from the route.
- Rocco's Tacos — margaritas and momentum, right on Las Olas.
- Riverside Market — the locals' craft-beer institution, a few minutes away in Sailboat Bend.
- Our pick: dinner back on Wilton Drive — 15 minutes away, and Saturday night done properly.
Make a weekend of it
- Friday: the Drive warms up for the weekend — dinner and a wander on Wilton Drive.
- Saturday: parade by day, festival into the evening, home in 15 minutes.
- Sunday: the recovery brunch — Rosie's on the Drive is the local institution.
- Sunday afternoon: the beach, the Water Taxi, or a float in the pool.
Bill & Jonathan's pick
Do the parade and festival downtown, then come home to Wilton Manors for the evening — the Drive doesn't do shamrocks, but it does Saturday night better than anywhere.
Frequently asked
When is the Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Parade 2027?
The 2027 parade and festival take over downtown Fort Lauderdale on March 13, 2027 — parade first, then the Himmarshee street festival into the evening.
What is the St. Patrick's Parade route in Fort Lauderdale?
The parade traditionally marches through downtown along Las Olas Boulevard, ending near the Himmarshee entertainment district where the street festival runs.
Is the Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Parade free?
Yes — the parade and the street festival are both free to attend.
Where do I park for the St. Patrick's Parade?
Downtown garages fill by mid-morning. Brightline's downtown station is a short walk from the route, or rideshare — our guests park free at home and come in 15 minutes by car.
What restaurants are near the parade?
The Himmarshee district's bars and kitchens host the after-party; on the boulevard, Louie Bossi's and Rocco's Tacos are steps from the route. Wilton Drive is 15 minutes away for dinner.
Where should I stay for the St. Patrick's Parade?
About 15 minutes from downtown beats staying in the gridlock — our pet-friendly homes have free parking, kitchens and Wilton Drive's nightlife a short walk away.
How far is Double Rainbow Suites from the parade?
About 15 minutes by car or rideshare from all four homes — easy in, easy out, quiet night after.
What else is there to do that weekend?
The Riverwalk and Water Taxi downtown, Las Olas Boulevard, the beach ten minutes further, and Wilton Drive's famous Sunday drag brunch to finish.
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