7 Nations Celtic Club of Southern Ohio

St. Patrick's Day Parade

The 7 Nations Celtic Club would like to invite you to their 20th Annual Grand Saint Patrick's Day Parade. This year's parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 14th, 2026 and starts at 11 a.m.

Line-up takes place at Market Square between 10-10:30 a.m.

Wanting to be in the parade? Please fill out a Parade Application - available at the Scioto County Welcome Center (342 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662).

Payments can be made online or via check. For payment by checks, please make checks payable to the 7 Nations Celtic Club of Southern Ohio and mail or hand deliver checks and applications to the Scioto County Welcome Center (342 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662).

For online payments, please click the button below:

For more information, please contact Jill MacDonald (jillmac71@hotmail.com) or Betty Everett (ble3741@gmail.com).

Celebrating Celtic Heritage in the Heart of Portsmouth

In the rolling hills of Southern Ohio, the 7 Nations Celtic Club keeps the spirit of the Celtic lands alive and thriving. Dedicated to celebrating the rich traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Galicia, and the Isle of Man, the club brings together music lovers, history enthusiasts, dancers, and families who share a passion for Celtic culture.

Throughout the year, the 7 Nations Celtic Club hosts gatherings filled with traditional music sessions, cultural programs, storytelling, and fellowship. Whether you’re drawn to the stirring sound of bagpipes, the rhythm of Celtic drums, or the warmth of Irish hospitality, you’ll find a welcoming community ready to share in the experience.

Portsmouth’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade: A Celebration of Heritage, Community & Irish Cheer

The crown jewel of the club’s activities is Portsmouth’s beloved Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade — a lively tradition that transforms downtown into a sea of green each March.

This family-friendly celebration brings the community together in a joyful display of Celtic pride. Marchers in kilts, pipe and drum ensembles, dancers, decorated floats, community groups, and local organizations fill the streets with color, music, and festive energy. Spectators line the sidewalks, dressed in their best St. Patrick’s Day attire, ready to cheer and celebrate.

More than just a parade, it’s a celebration of heritage and hometown spirit — a day when the streets of Portsmouth echo with the sounds of bagpipes and laughter, and everyone is a little bit Irish.

Join the Celebration:

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

Whether you have Celtic roots or simply love great music and good company, the 7 Nations Celtic Club welcomes you. Come experience the tradition, the pageantry, and the unmistakable charm of Portsmouth’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade — where culture and community come together in true Celtic style.

This year, the parade celebrates 20 years! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 14th, 2026 and begins at 11 a.m. on Market Square. The parade route is as follows:

Down Market Street (Staging Area)

Left on 2nd Street

Left on Washington Street

Right on 5th Street

Left at Chillicothe Street

Ends at Tracy Park