Hundreds of charges laid during St. Patrick’s Day street party celebrations

Over 200 charges issued by police during St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Waterloo

Waterloo Regional Police Services say they laid over 200 charges and bylaw officers responded to 72 calls for noise and nuisance during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on March 14 in Waterloo. The crowd, at its peak, was approximately 7,500 people, a smaller number than last year’s crowd of approximately 25,000.

Fewer charges laid in Waterloo St. Patrick's Day gathering

Regional police laid over 200 charges between March 13 and March 18, with an estimated peak crowd size of 7,500 on Saturday.

Hundreds of charges laid during St. Patrick’s Day street party celebrations

A total of 218 charges were laid by police between March 13 and 18, including six criminal offences.

Over 200 charges laid during Waterloo St. Patrick's Day festivities

The estimated crowd size at its peak last Saturday was approximately 7,500

Smaller crowds, fewer charges in 2026 St. Patrick’s Day festivities

There were a total of 218 Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) charges from St. Patrick’s Day festivities this year, between March 13 and March 18. The most common charge was related to the highway traffic act at 128. The liquor licence and control act charge was next at 58. Other charges included