Irish Parades

New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 17th at 11:00 AM

The king of all parades, the 251st NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place Saturday, March 17th at 11:00 AM. This parade is one of NYC’s greatest traditions, and is the largest parade in the world. This year the parade will honor, recognize and celebrate the brave men and women of America’s Armed Forces. The parade begins at 44th St. and marches up 5th Avenue to 86th St..

Pearl River, NY St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, March 18th at 1:30 PM

Rockland County has a lot to celebrate this year. 2012 marks the 50th Anniversary of their St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pearl River. For 50 years , they have celebrated St. Patrick the patron Saint of Ireland and the invaluable contributions that Irish-Americans have made to America. Considered by many to be second largest St. Patrick’s Parade in the New York after the great New York City parade, the parade regularly draws as many as 50,000 spectators.