All forms and fees to compete are due by January 16, 2026. No entries will be accepted after this date.

This year you will be interviewed by the board members of the Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. Once the board decides who they feel will best represent the parade this year, our next Queen will be crowned at the Grand Marshal Gala!

January 23, 2026

• Private Interviews and Contestant Meet and Greet (Queen Colleen Contestants Only)

February 28, 2026 - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Participate in the pre-parade Committee Bar Crawl (Queen Colleen contestants only)

March 2026

• March 7, 2026 (5:30 p.m.) - Attend the Grand Marshal Gala

  • ALL members of Queen's Court, including Irish Princess and Little Shamrock are required to attend

• March 9, 2025 (4:30 p.m.) - Attend the Denver City Council Proclamation Ceremony

  • All members of Queen's Court, including Irish Princess and Little Shamrock, are invited to attend

• March 10, 2026 (5 p.m.) - Attend the Colorado Avalanche Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade Game and ride the Zamboni!

  • All members of Queen's Court, including Irish Princess and Little Shamrock, are invited to attend

• March 12, 2026 (4 p.m.) - Attend the Changing of the Sign on Tooley Street with Denver Mayor, City Council, and Committee

  • All members of Queen's Court, including Irish Princess and Little Shamrock, are invited to attend

• Attend the Denver City Council Proclamation Ceremony (second Tuesday or Wednesday of the month)

  • All members of Queen's Court, including Irish Princess and Little Shamrock, are invited to attend

• March 13, 2026 (all morning) - FOX31 Denver and iHeart Radio morning appearance

  • Queen Colleen, Irish Princess and Little Shamrock are required to attend

March 14, 2026 - ALL DAY STARTING AT 7 A.M.

• Participate in the 64th Annual Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14, 2026

  • All members of Queen's Court, including Irish Princess and Little Shamrock, are required to attend

Additional Events the Queen Colleen & the Queen’s Court are encouraged to attend:

• Various media and community appearances during the parade year

• Attend DSPDPC events throughout the parade year including General Parade Committee meetings held the 2nd Saturday of each month.

• Various community activities throughout the year including, but not limited to partner festivals, parades, or charity events.