FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA – Beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, residents and visitors to Downtown Fargo should expect parking restrictions in preparation for the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Signs are placed along the parade route that includes the following areas where parking will be prohibited:
• __NP Avenue__ from the Red River to Broadway
• __Broadway__ from NP Avenue to 4th Avenue North
• __4th Avenue North__ from Broadway to 2nd Street North
No parking will be allowed along the parade route from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. Any vehicles parked in these areas after 6 a.m. will be towed at the owner’s expense. Street closures along the parade route prohibiting vehicle traffic will begin around 9 a.m.
This year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities will also include a 5K and 10K run that will precede the parade along the parade route before crossing 2nd Street North and continuing onto the bike paths along the Red River.
Parade-goers are encouraged to utilize available parking in The City of Fargo’s parking ramps and surface lots in the downtown area. Parking in select locations is free after 5 p.m. weekdays and on weekends. Visit FargoParking.com/Locations for information about available parking.