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Downtown road closures expected for St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Published on March 12, 2026

Downtown Huntsville will turn green on Saturday, March 14, as the 49th annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade winds through the city with festive floats, music and plenty of Irish spirit.

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will manage temporary road closures and traffic adjustments to help keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Road closures will begin at 10 a.m., and the parade will step off at 11 a.m. Streets along the route are expected to reopen by 1 p.m.

Parade Route:

  • Begins at Woodson Street and Holmes Avenue
  • Travels north on Monroe Street
  • Turns south onto Jefferson Street
  • Continues east onto South Side Square
  • Turns south onto Washington Street
  • Travels east on Monroe Street
  • Turns north onto Meridian Street
  • Ends near Meridian Street and Cleveland Avenue

Drivers who need to travel downtown during the event should plan ahead, allow extra time and consider alternate routes. Parking restrictions may also be in place along portions of the parade route.

HPD asks motorists and pedestrians to follow posted signs, detours and officer directions to help ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone.

Map of the 49th annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade route in downtown Huntsville. The parade begins at Woodson Street and Holmes Avenue, travels north on Monroe Street, turns south onto Jefferson Street, continues east along the south side of the Square, turns south onto Washington Street, heads east on Monroe Street, then turns north onto Meridian Street and ends near Meridian Street and Cleveland Avenue. Temporary road closures will be in place along the route from 10 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 14.

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