St. Pat’s in Five Points announces 2026 parade grand marshal Elizabeth as Taylor
March 5, 2026
St. Pat’s in Five Points announced that Elizabeth as Taylor, an internationally touring Taylor Swift tribute performer and 2025 festival performer, will serve as the Grand Marshal of this year’s St. Pat’s Parade on Saturday, March 14, kicking off Columbia’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
The PRISMA Health St. Pat’s Parade begins at 10 a.m. on Devine Street at Sims Avenue in Shandon, traveling through Five Points before ending at College Street. The parade is free to attend outside the festival gates and draws thousands of spectators along Devine Street each year.
Elizabeth as Taylor is an electrifying, era-spanning tribute to Taylor Swift known for spot-on vocals, iconic looks, and high-energy performances that turn every show into a massive singalong. With more than 15 years of professional performance experience, she has performed for audiences around the world and built a reputation as one of the premier tribute acts celebrating Swift’s music and eras.
As Grand Marshal, Elizabeth as Taylor will lead the parade procession through the historic Five Points district, helping kick off a full day of festivities including live music, entertainment, and the Southeast’s largest one-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
The St. Pat’s Parade remains one of the festival’s most beloved traditions, featuring community groups, performers, local organizations, and festive floats marching through the neighborhood to start the day’s celebrations.
St. Pat’s in Five Points returns to Five Points Saturday, March 14, with six stages of live music, more than 20 bands, food vendors, and thousands of festivalgoers celebrating the arrival of spring in Columbia. This year’s headliners include Grace Potter, Switchfoot, The Creekers, and Congress the Band.
Tickets and full festival details are available at stpatscolumbia.com.
