The NYC St Patrick’s Day Parade 2025 honors Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
This beloved New York tradition began on March 17, 1762 when New York was still British. That was fourteen years BEFORE the U.S. Declaration of Independence in 1776. The first parade was made by Irish patriots serving in the British Army. At the time, wearing green was forbidden in Ireland. Wow! Today, around 250,000 people march in the parade in front of around 2 million spectators.
New York City actually has several Saint Patrick’s Day Parades. Manhattan’s is the big one.
- Queens County St Patrick’s Day Parade is in Rockaway, Queens on the first Saturday in March. queenscountyparade.org 🇮🇪
- Throggs Neck St Patrick’s Day Parade is in Throggs Neck, The Bronx, on the second Sunday in March. tnsaintpatricksdayparade.blogspot.com 🇮🇪
- NYC St Patrick’s Day Parade is in Midtown, Manhattan on St Patrick’s Day, March 17 (or on Saturday when Paddy’s Day is Sunday). 🇮🇪
Are Irish Latin?
Irish are Latin through the Caribbean, Latin America, and French Canada. We were on both ends of the Atlantic Slave Trade, both as slave ship captains who profited mightily, and indentured servants who suffered mightily. Irish volunteer soldiers played important roles in the liberation of Latin America. It’s always surprising to run into the Irish legacy in the Latin world, but it’s still here and there. In New York City, Irish brought Catholicism, and overcame American’s nativist prejudices by becoming police. Irish are still prominent in the NYPD. Editor KíkoKí: I’m of part Irish descent.
264th NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025
The Manhattan Parade is the climax of several community events:
- Grand Marshal and Aides Reception is at Antun’s, a wedding venue in Queens Village, Queens; on February 23, 2025 at 3pm. From $125. nycstpatricksparade.org 🇮🇪
- St Patrick’s Foundation Gala stars Irish folk rock group Seo Linn, at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, Manhattan; on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6pm. stpatricksdayfoundation.org 🇮🇪
- Irish Flag Raising is at Bowling Green in Manhattan’s Financial District; on March 16, 2025 at 12 noon. 🇮🇪
- NYC Saint Patrick’s Day Parade marches up Fifth Avenue, from 44th St to 79th St on St. Monday, March 17, 2025, from 11am to around 4:30pm. FREE. (NOTE: It’s Saturday, not Sunday St Patrick’s Day) nycstpatricksparade.org 🇮🇪
Where to Watch the Parade
The Parade marches up Fifth Avenue
- START: 44th St in Midtown | Midtown East
- END: 79th St in Central Park | Upper East Side
The Parade is broadcast live on NBC 4 at 11am, and can be streamed at nycstpatricksparade.org
The Parade is very popular. For best viewing, the early bird gets the worm. But beware, there are no restrooms on the parade route.The Parade goes on rain or shine. A cold rain or snow never stopped the Irish. It feels like home.
You can request grandstand seats by mail on a first-come, first-serve basis. Requests must be received by March 1. nycstpatricksparade.org
2025 Grand Marshall and Aides
The 2025 Grand Marshal is Michael A. Benn, the Chairman of the Queens County St. Patrick’s Parade Committee.
2025 Scholarships
We don’t have scholarship information this year.
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches up Fifth Avenue, from 44th St to 79th St on St. Monday, March 17, 2025, from 11am to around 4:30pm. FREE. (NOTE: It’s Saturday, not Sunday St Patrick’s Day) nycstpatricksparade.org 🇮🇪
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