St. Patrick's Day is a time for celebrating Irish heritage and culture, and what better way to do that than by attending a parade? Long Island is home to many parades celebrating St. Patrick's Day, and we've compiled a list of the ones happening in Nassau and Suffolk County this March, organized by date to help you plan your festivities!
March 9th
Huntington: 2:00 PM. Route: Route 110 between Railroad and Church streets, to Main Street, ending at the Church of St. Patrick.
March 15th
Jamesport: 1:00 PM. Route: North Railroad & Washington avenues to the Jamesport Firehouse.
St. James: 1:00 PM. Route: Smithtown High School East to Lake Avenue, then north to the LIRR Station.
March 16th
Bayport-Blue Point: 11:00 AM. Route: Montauk Highway, from Snedecor Avenue in Bayport to Blue Point Avenue in Blue Point.
Center Moriches: 2:00 PM. Route: Main Street and Lake Avenue.
Farmingdale: 2:00 PM. Route: Main Street, from Northside Elementary School to the Village Green.
Miller Place-Rocky Point: 1:00 PM. Route: Route 25A, from Harrison Avenue in Miller Place to Broadway in Rocky Point.
Wantagh: 2:00 PM. Route: Wantagh High School on Wantagh Avenue to Park Avenue near the LIRR.
March 22nd
Amagansett: Noon. Route: Main Street, from the municipal parking lot to the end of Main Street, and back.
Brentwood: 1:00 PM. Route: Washington Avenue and Clarke Street to Ross Park on Brentwood Road.
Hampton Bays: 11:00 AM. Route: Steps off at the American Legion on Ponquogue Avenue.
Rockville Centre: Noon. Route: North Sunrise Highway to Washington Street.
March 23rd
Babylon Village: 2:00 PM. Route: Babylon Train Station on Colt Avenue to Locust Avenue.
Glen Cove: 1:00 PM. Route: Finley Middle School to Forest Avenue, Brewster Street to Glen Street.
Patchogue: 12:30 PM. Race: 2-mile run begins at Blue Point Brewery at 11:45 AM. Parade: Starts at Route 112 & East Main Street, heads west along Main Street to West Avenue.
Ronkonkoma: 2:00 PM. Route: Hawkins Avenue to Thorne Street.
March 29th
Lindenhurst: Noon. Route: Firemen's Memorial Park to Lindenhurst Middle School.
March 30th
Montauk: Noon. Route: Edgemere Road to Main Street, finishing at IGA.
Additional Information:
Be sure to check the parade websites for any updates or changes to the schedule.
Arrive early to get a good spot along the parade route.
Wear green and bring your Irish spirit!
Whether you're Irish or just looking for a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, attending a parade is a great option. With so many parades happening across Long Island this March, there's sure to be one near you. So come out and celebrate Irish heritage and culture with your friends and family!
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