Hudson Saint Patrick’s Day Parade 2026: Everything You Need to Know

The Hudson Saint Patrick’s Day Parade rolls down Main Street on Saturday, March 21 at 1:00 pm, bringing colour, music, and Irish spirit to the heart of the village.

Now in its 15th edition, the parade has grown into the second largest St. Patrick’s parade contingent in Canada — and this year’s goal is bold: to become the most talked-about Irish parade in the country.

With over 100 parade entries, marching bands, local merchants, Shriners, community groups, and special guests, this is one of Hudson’s biggest and most joyful events of the year.

The parade is organized by the Soulanges Irish Society, a not-for-profit community organization founded in 2019. Their work extends far beyond the parade — The SIS is dedicated to celebrating Irish heritage in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region while supporting local charities and community organizations.

Hudson’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is more than an event — it’s a village tradition that brings thousands together in a shared celebration of heritage, generosity, and community spirit.

Wear green. Bring your friends. Support local businesses. And be part of one of Canada’s most spirited Irish celebrations.

Where & When

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Main Street, Hudson

Arrive early to secure a good viewing spot — especially near the village core.

Part of the Hudson Celtic Festival

The parade is the centrepiece of the week-long Hudson Celtic Festival, running March 14–21, 2026.

Throughout the week, local restaurants and venues host live music, Irish fare, and festive gatherings leading up to parade day.

2026 Parade Highlights

  • Chief Reviewing Officer: Rigaud Mayor Charles Meunier
  • Grand Marshal: Derek Seguin
  • Irishman of the Year: Geoff Kelley
  • Over 100 entries
  • Marching bands and community performers
  • Local merchants and organizations

Expect music, pageantry, family-friendly energy, and a sea of green along Main Street.

A Parade with Heart

When you attend the parade, you’re supporting something much bigger than a celebration. Each year, the Soulanges Irish Society raises funds to support:

  • The Hudson Legion (on behalf of the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve Marching Band)
  • Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence
  • Lester B. Pearson Educational Foundation
  • Local food banks including Le Café de la Débrouille (Rigaud) and Dorion Dream Center
  • A scholastic bursary for a John Abbott Police Technology student in honour of Doug Hurley

This year, SIS is also fundraising toward the cost of a Neonatal Care Unit for the new Soulanges Hospital, reinforcing its commitment to community well-being.

    Pictured: The Hudson Saint Patrick's Day Parade has grown into the second largest contingent in Canada.

    In case you're wondering ...

    Most stores and restaurants have their own parking lots, but there are also several public parking areas: 

    • The snow dump off Wharf Road
    • City Hall (Main & Cedar)
    • Selkirk &. Main
    • Across from St. Thomas Church on Main Road, near McNaughten 

    Street parking is also permitted in many areas adjacent to the village. 

    Hudson is served by the Exo train to Montreal (limited service) and a bus. 

    There is one daily train departure and one arrival in Hudson every weekday at:
    30, rue Wharf, Hudson

    Departures for other Vaudreuil-Dorion trains at:
    555, rue Boileau, Vaudreuil-Dorion

    EXO La Presqu’île sector

    exo – Line 21: Gare Vaudreuil/Hudson/St-Charles

    • Public transit to Vaudreuil train station
    • OPUS card accepted
    • Air-conditioned buses, some equipped with bike racks
    • Transfers between several bus lines at the station and connections to Vaudreuil, L’Île-Perrot, Pincourt, Rigaud and Saint-Lazare.
    • Passengers can also transfer to CIT du Sud-Ouest buses (Salaberry-de-Valleyfield) at the Vaudreuil station
    • Express service to various destinations on the Island of Montréal: Côte-Vertu metro, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue (including CEGEP John-Abbott), CEGEP Gérald-Godin and near the STM bus terminal in Pointe-Claire

    Yes, you can book a hotel room right in the heart of Hudson at the Maison Rose B&B at 471 Main Road. 

    Yes, most restaurants in Hudson offer some vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free options. 

    Yes, Hudson businesses are happy to serve customers in either French or English.

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