2027

Parade Information

The 266th New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Wednesday, March 17, 2026
at 11:00 AM.

2027

Grand Marshal
John Samuelsen

John Samuelsen is the International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), representing more than 160,000 workers across the airline, railroad, transit, university, utility and service sectors.

A proud Brooklyn native, Samuelsen began his career with New York City Transit in 1993 as a track worker. He rose through the ranks of organized labor to become an influential national voice for working men and women.

Samuelsen’s Irish heritage runs deep. His mother’s family traces its roots to County Derry, while his father’s family has roots in County Cork. His life and career reflect two traditions that have long been intertwined in New York City: pride in Irish heritage and a strong commitment to the labor movement.
His ties to the Irish and Irish-American communities are equally strong. Samuelsen serves as President of the James Connolly Irish American Labor Coalition, is a founding sponsor of the James Connolly Visitors Centre in Belfast, and is a member of the New York City Transit Authority Emerald Society.