No Place Like This Place… especially in a parade.
Join the Whatcom Family YMCA as we walk together in the 2026 Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
📅 Sunday, March 15, 2026
🕛 Parade kicks off at Noon
📍 Meet at 11:30 AM at the Bellingham High School parking lot staging area
👀 Look for the YMCA banner!
We’ll walk approximately just under one mile (.7 mile), mostly flat, from Bellingham High School to the intersection of Cornwall and Chestnut.
🍀 First 20 to Register Get a Shirt!
The first 20 participants to register will receive a special YMCA event shirt to wear in the parade. Sizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Who Can Join?
☘️ YMCA families, members, staff & friends encouraged to join
☘️ All ages welcome
☘️ Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
☘️ Parade happens rain or shine
☘️ Wear your green and bring your Y pride
Whether you’ve marched with us before or this is your first time, this is a fun, high-energy way to celebrate community, connection, and a little Irish spirit. There’s something special about showing up together, neighbors, families, staff, and friends, representing the Y and the impact we make in Whatcom County every day.
For 175 years, the Y has brought people together, and there’s truly No Place Like This Place.
We can’t wait to walk with you!