Entries open for 2027 Hilton Head St. Patrick’s Day Parade

by Shakuria Smith

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, Sc. (WTOC) - Ready to get your green on? Entries are now open for the 41st annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

The parade steps off at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2027. Businesses, nonprofits, schools, civic organizations, neighborhood groups and individuals are encouraged to participate.

Organizers welcome floats, decorated vehicles and marching groups for the celebration, which brings thousands of spectators to the island.

Dana Millen, a member of the parade committee, said participants help showcase the community’s personality and spirit. Organizers encourage people who have enjoyed watching the parade to consider entering this year.

Participants can compete for five awards:

Grand Marshal Award: Best Small Business Float
Shamrock Award: Best Nonprofit Float
Judges Award: Best Commercial Float
Leprechaun Award: Best Youth Float
Irish Heritage Award: Best Irish Heritage Float

Founded in 1983 by local businessman Tom Reilley and a group of family and friends, the event is South Carolina’s oldest St. Patrick’s Day parade, according to organizers.

Past parades have featured marching bands, colorful floats, the Budweiser Clydesdales and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.

Registration information, sponsorship opportunities and event updates are available here.

EVENT DETAILS

What: 41st Annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When: Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 2 p.m.
Where: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Who can enter: Businesses, nonprofits, schools, civic organizations, neighborhood groups and individuals
Registration: Entries are now open. Click here.