Tucson's St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival Is Canceled

TUCSON, AZ — The Tucson St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival has been canceled for 2021.

The Tucson St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival Committee said in a Facebook post it is being patient and taking every safety precaution amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The past year has been a difficult one and while we begin to think about the reopening of our community post-COVID, we are patient and will take every precaution to ensure the safety of ourselves and others," the organizers wrote. "For those reasons, the Tucson St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival Committee must cancel the 2021 event."

Instead of gathering in a crowd, the festival organizers suggested Tucsonans celebrate the holiday from home with local food and music.

Restaurants like St. Charles Tavern and The Parish will be offering up Irish favorites, and fans can listen to local Celtic musicians like Nancy McCallion on their websites.

The committee is hopeful the parade will return in 2022.