2026 Tops Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade Awards Winners

☘️ And the Winners Are… ☘️

What an incredible parade, full of energy, tradition, and Irish spirit throughout the streets of Rochester.

We are proud to announce the 2026 Tops Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade Award Winners:

Tops Friendly Markets Best in Show
Johnny’s

The Robert P. Kelly Irish Spirit Award (Best Pipe Band)
ROC City Guardians Pipes & Drums

The Thomas Fitzpatrick Spirit Award (Floats)
1st Place: Monroe County Parks & Recreation
2nd Place: Fabulous Flowers

Dance Schools
1st Place: Rochester Academy of Irish Dance
2nd Place: Scoil Rince Branwen

Fire Departments
1st Place: Rochester Fire Department
2nd Place: Brotherhood Has No Borders

Bands
1st Place: Towpath Volunteers Fife and Drum
2nd Place: Downbeat Percussion

Best Commercial Unit
1st Place: Tops
2nd Place: Tim Harrington Assoc. / Rob Gioia Experience

Best Non-Commercial Unit
1st Place: Ancient Order of Hibernians
2nd Place: Genesee Country Village & Museum

Congratulations to all of our winners, and to every group who marched, performed, and brought the parade to life. From start to finish, this year’s parade showcased the very best of our community.

Thank you to our participants, volunteers, sponsors, and spectators for making it such a memorable day.