Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Thousands march through St. Paul in 60th St. Patrick's Day parade

People march in a parade
Former Miss Shamrocks march together in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on East 5th Street in downtown St. Paul on Tuesday.
Ben Hovland | MPR News

Thousands of green-clad Irish and Irish wannabes were in downtown St. Paul, for the city’s 60th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

One of the VIPs at the parade was Gabe Morcomb. She was awarded the 2026 title of Miss Shamrock. She was at the head of the parade starting at Mears Park and said she’s honored to do so.

“We are all Irish today. Let's have a great time on Fifth Street,” Morcomb said.

Miss Shamrock Gabe Morcomb prepares for 60th St. Patrick's Day Parade.

The pedestrian parade followed the long-standing pre-COVID route, starting in Mears Park, running along Fifth Street and ending in Rice Park.