Description
32st Annual Manhattan Irish Fest Parade
Saturday, March 7th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Registration:
Parade entries are open to businesses, organizations, families, political parties, etc. Please return your application and donation by March 1, 2026, to emurphy@manhattanfire.org or Manhattan Irish Fest Parade c/o MFPD @ PO Box 65, Manhattan, IL 60442
Donation:
$25.00 (non-political), $150 (reoccurring political participants/new political participants, respectively) $0 non-profit: only payable to Manhattan Irish Fest. Free for approved non-profit organizations.
Lineup:
Lineup number & map will be emailed between March 1 and March 6, 2025. Please be in your spot by 10:00 a.m. The roads will be closing at that time and the 5k runners will begin lining up.
Guidelines:
Our goal is to provide a memorable and safe parade. All candy or giveaways must be handed out and not thrown. Participants who throw items at law enforcement personnel or vehicles are subject to fine and/or arrest. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited per Village Ordinance.
