St. Patrick's Day 2026

The Kingston Police would like to thank our partner agencies, the City of Kingston, Kingston Fire & Rescue, Frontenac Paramedics, and the Ontario Provincial Police for their support during and leading up to the St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities.

Large numbers of students and community members participated in celebrations across the city. The vast majority of those in attendance did so responsibly, demonstrating a strong commitment to keeping celebrations respectful, safe, and in line with municipal bylaws and provincial legislation. Police and partner agencies maintained a visible, supportive presence throughout the day, focusing on education, harm reduction, and early intervention.

Aberdeen Street was declared a nuisance party at approximately 2:30 p.m. due to crowd size and public safety concerns. With cooperation from those in attendance and coordinated efforts by all agencies, the area was cleared and the declaration lifted by 3:30 p.m.

In total, officers issued four Provincial Offence Notices and made five arrests in relation to the event. All arrests were under the authority of the Liquor License and Control Act (LLCA). Three of the Provincial Offence Notices were issued under the LLCA, with one issued under the Highway Traffic Act.

“Events like St. Patrick’s Day demonstrate the positive impact of open communication and trust between Kingston Police, Queen’s University, and the student community,” said Kingston Police Chief Adam MacIntosh. “Most students celebrated responsibly and worked with us to ensure the day remained safe and enjoyable. This shared commitment to looking out for one another played a key role in the overall success of the weekend.”