The St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration is Back! NOCO Unify and High Country Beverage Revive a Fort Collins Favorite.
Fort Collins, CO – One of Northern Colorado’s most iconic traditions is finally returning to the streets of Fort Collins. On Saturday, March 14, 2026, NOCO Unify and High Country Beverage will bring the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to Old Town Fort Collins, reviving a celebration the community has deeply missed.
For years, the parade stood as a hallmark of Old Town life, where families and local businesses lined the streets to cheer on floats and performers. After a long-awaited return, NOCO Unify and High Country Beverage have partnered to restore this cherished event with a renewed focus on community, tradition, and philanthropy.
“This parade belongs to the people of Fort Collins,” said the team at NOCO Unify. “Bringing it back is about community, tradition, and celebrating everything that makes our town so special. Every float and every cheer helps make a positive impact for the youth-serving nonprofits we support.”
The festivities begin at 10:00 AM with the parade, followed immediately by the Old Town Irish Celebration in Old Town Square. Hosted by Guinness and supported by High Country Beverage, the celebration runs until 4:00 PM and features live music, food vendors, family-friendly activities, and a bar scavenger hunt with high-value prizes.
Throughout the event, NOCO Unify will highlight its nonprofit beneficiaries for 2026. Proceeds and awareness raised through the event support organizations addressing food insecurity, housing, mental health, and education for children in Larimer and Weld counties.
The parade will follow a classic route, beginning at the corner of Peterson St. and Magnolia St., traveling west to College Ave., where it will head North until Mountain Ave. The entire event is free and family-friendly, welcoming residents and visitors of all ages.
“We can’t wait to welcome families back to Old Town for a day that feels like Fort Collins through and through,” said High Country Beverage. “This is the kind of tradition that brings people together, and we’re proud to help lead the way.”
Local businesses and community groups are encouraged to join the lineup. Float applications are currently open at nocostpatsparade.com.
EVENT DETAILS
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Where: Downtown Fort Collins (Old Town)
Price: Free and open to the public
Parade: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Old Town Irish Celebration: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
All downtown parking garages and lots will be open on parade day. Spectators are encouraged to arrive early and wear green. Public transportation and the MAX Bus Rapid Transit are highly encouraged to ease traffic congestion.
STREET CLOSURE INFORMATION
To ensure participant safety, road closures along the route (Mountain Ave, College Ave from Magnolia to Mountain, Magnolia St from College to Peterson, and Peterson St from Magnolia to Oak) will begin the morning of March 14. Streets are expected to reopen between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM. Attendees are advised to avoid parking on the parade route to avoid towing.
For more information, to register a float, or to view the parade route map, visit www.nocostpatsparade.com.