Cincinnati St. Patrickâs Parade canceled The celebration was originally scheduled for March 13. (Source: Pexels/stock image) By Maggy Mcdonel | February 17, 2021 at 8:10 AM EST - Updated February 17 at 8:17 AM CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Cincinnatiâs annual St. Patrickâs day parade has been canceled due to COVID-19, officials say. The celebration was originally scheduled for March 13; Cincinnati St. Patrickâs Parade Committee Chairman Chris Schulte says, âWe will see you all again Saturday, March 12, 2022.â Schulte says it was a difficult decision to be made for the second year in a row, but they understand the difficulties created by the pandemic. He encourages those who want to celebrate the day to do it safely and âsupport those local restaurants & businesses who are struggling through these times.â