New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration honors Irish heritage and the patron saint of Ireland, continuing a tradition that began in 1762 when homesick Irish immigrants and Irish soldiers serving in the British army marched through Manhattan. The first parade was a powerful expression of cultural pride.
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Today, the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the largest in the world, drawing millions of participants and spectators each year. It stands as a vibrant celebration of Irish-American history, community, and enduring pride. Around 5% of New York City’s population identifies as Irish, so, make sure you capture some of their luck and see all the ways you can participate.
- Watch one of the annual New York Saint Patrick’s Day Parades
- The 265th New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Tuesday, March 17, starting at 11am along Fifth Avenue
- The 51st Annual Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Sunday, March 15, starting at 1pm at Bartel-Pritchard Square
- The 30th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Sunday, March 22, starting at 1pm from Marine Avenue
- Stroll along Stone Street in lower Manhattan Saturday, March 15 & Monday, March 17. The street festival is from noon to 10pm
- Judge the best pint of Guinness at one of these Irish Pubs:
- Mustang Harry’s (352 7th Ave)
- The Tailor Public House (505 8th Ave)
- McSorley’s Old Ale House (15 E 7th St)
- Paddy Reilly’s Music Bar (519 2nd Ave)
- Molly’s Shebeen (287 3rd Ave)
- The Mean Fiddler (266 W 47th St)
- An Beal Bocht Cafe (Bronx)
- The Irish Rover (Astoria, Queens)
- Nostrand Avenue Pub (Crown Heights, Brooklyn)
- Enjoy a musical celebration of St. Patrick’s Day at Carnegie Hall with Martin Hayes and the Common Ground Ensemble
- If you would rather lose your calories than drink them, check out the St. Paddy’s Day Lucky Run. Choose from a 5K, 10K or half marathon on Saturday, March 14, on Hudson River Trails