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When: March 14-16, 2025

Location: Water Street Plaza/Along Water Street

Cost: Free to attend (some activities require purchased admission or wristbands)

Description: It's the 57th annual Sons and Daughters of Erin St Patrick's Festival and Parade! This popular three-day festival is one of the largest St Patrick's celebrations in Nevada! Highlights include the carnival which opens Friday night, the parade on Saturday at 10am and the car show on Sunday starting at 8am. Nonstop entertainment and other events happen throughout the three days. With authentic Celtic entertainment, amusement rides and games, Irish whiskey tastings, a parade, a car show, food and souvenirs, there is something for everyone!

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See the Festival Overview and Entertainment schedule for details. Schedule subject to change or cancellation without notice. Management reserves all rights.

Parade Entries and Info

Interested in being a part of the largest St Patrick's Parade in Southern Nevada?

This year's theme is: Everyone is Irish on St Patrick's Day! To apply or learn more about the 2025 parade, visit our partners: Visit Southern Nevada Sons and Daughters of Erin.

Thank you to everyone who participated last year!

2024 WINNERS

Float & Performance

1st - IUPAT District Council 16 Painters Unions
2nd - Super Summer Theatre
3rd - CSN

Military / Car Clubs

1st - Spanky and the Cruisers
2nd - Sin City Broncos
3rd - Las Vegas Corvette Club

Organizations /Animal Clubs

1st - Mustang Spirit of America
2nd - United States of America Miss Nevada
3rd - Sin City Corgis

Parade Route

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Car Show Registration

Festival Schedule Overview

Carnival Information

Plaza Food and Beverage Vendors

Shamrock Shops

Full Entertainment Schedule

Celtic Headliners

St Baldrick's Head Shaving

Head Shaving Event

Come have some fun with Southern Nevada Sons and Daughters of Erin as we support St Baldrick's and raise some money for Childhood Cancer at our annual St Patrick's Day Festival. Support a friend, a team or register yourself for The BIG event, head shaving! Sign Me Up! Date and times will be posted soon.

If shaving your head is not in your plans, you can still sign up and support through fundraising. Either way stop by the booth and say hello to the team! Learn more about the great work St. Baldrick's does throughout the world here!

Know Before You Go

Location/Street Closures

The 57^th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival will take place along Water Street and Water Street Plaza from March 14 at 5 p.m. until March 16 at 8 p.m.
To accommodate a safe and robust festival area, Water Street and several connecting streets will experience closures and limited access beginning March 14 at 6 a.m.
Full street closure details can be found in the Road Closure Section on this page.

Area Map & Parade Route coming soon.

Parking/Arrival

Limited parking is available at the Water Street parking garage (235 S. Water St. with access off Texas Ave.) and at the Henderson City Hall parking garage (240. S. Water St. with access off Basic R).
Parking in the city garages and available street parking is free.
There will be no shuttle service offered. If you choose to drive, please arrive early to obtain a parking spot.
If you are a nearby resident, we encourage walking, biking, scootering, etc. to the event. Please refrain from using bicycles and scooters on festival grounds.

Prohibited Items

Outside alcohol
Coolers
Drugs/drug paraphernalia
Glass containers
Umbrellas
Pop-up tents
Pets (with the exception of certified assistance animals)
No smoking or vaping of any kind
Firearms
Weapons
Fireworks
Riding skateboards, scooters and bicycles in the event/parade area
Illegal vending / canvassing the area for advertising / petitioning
Drones
Items deemed disruptive

Miscellaneous

The 57^th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival is a completely outdoor event. Cancelations or schedule changes may occur in the event of inclement weather.
All bags are subject to search.
You must be 21+ to purchase and consume alcohol.
Children under age 16 are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For parents visiting with small children, it is recommended to take a photo of your child prior to/upon entering on your cell phone. In the unlikely and unfortunate event you are separated, the current photo will help our staff be able to easily identify your child when searching for them.

Road Closure Maps

Sponsors and Partners

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