Traffic and transit impacts for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Residents and road users can expect some traffic impacts in the downtown core this weekend for the St. Patrick’s Day parade. 

The following streets will be closed at the listed times on Saturday, March 7 for the staging of the parade: 

• From 10:45 am to 2 pm:
  • Wellington Street, between Kent Street and Sussex Drive
• From 12:30 to 2 pm:
  • Sussex Drive, between Rideau Street and York Street
• From 12:30 to 3 pm:
  • York Street, between William Street and Dalhousie Street                               

For updates on construction and roadwork activity across Ottawa or for information about traffic and travel planning, visit the City’s traffic map or follow the City’s traffic account on X. 

For more information on the parade route, visit the Irish Society of the National Capital Region’s Website. 

OC Transpo  

Transit service will continue to be available, with detours required due to road closures during the event from 10:15 am to 2:30 pm. Full details will be shared on the OC Transpo alerts page. You can also connect with OC Transpo through Facebook, X and Instagram.