There are lots of St. Patrick’s Day parades happening all over New Jersey, but if that’s not enough luck o’ the Irish for you, check out one of these events in honor of St. Paddy.
March 1
Belmar St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Belmar and Spring Lake
Prior to the kickoff of the parade, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Jersey Shore, and the Spring Lake Fire Department, will hold a rally at the fire department, with Bloody Mary’s, beer, wine and hot chocolate. The CBA Pipe & Drum Band will join the march. You can head back to the FD for a post-parade party.
March 7
Guinness Run
Highlands
The Highlands Business Partnership invites beer drinkers to enter their pre-St. Paddy’s Day race, where runners fill up their cups and race from Off the Hook to Grand T and back; the person who ahs the most amount of Guinness in their cup at the finish line wins. Fans are invited to dress up in Irish clothing, hats and costumes and cheer along the way. Everyone is invited to the post-race party at Off the Hook, where there will be appetizers, live music and much more beer.
Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Seaside Heights
Grand Marshal Sammy Hammer will be joined by Peggy Hurley, Irishwoman of the Year, as marchers head down the Boulevard. Massed Band will present a 40-foot American flag while piped bands join in “Amazing Grace.” The post-parade party is co-hosted by The Hershey Motel, and features the music of The Drunkin’ Clams.
March 13
St. Patrick’s Festival: From Ireland to America
Shore Club, Spring Lake
Get on the bus from locations in Cape May Court House and Tuckerton, and you’ll travel up to Spring Lake, where you’ll be treated to Irish entertainment, a comedy show, bagpipes, one-hour open bar, lunch and dessert.
March 14-15
St. Patrick’s Day in the Winery
Terhune Orchards, Princeton
The music of Shamrock Shenanigans (with Mike Tusay) will have you tapping your toes on Saturday, while Irish Tunes with Bill O’Neal and his wife, Mary, takes over the grounds on Sunday. Adults can try tasting flights or mulled wine while kids run around on the playgrounds and near the farm animals. Stop inside the farm store for fresh homemade Irish soda bread.
March 15
Freehold Borough Arts Council’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown Freehold
Bands, organizations, community groups, first responders and Irish lovers will march along Main Street. Choose your after-party: Mail Order Bride at the Freehold Elks Lodge, Jimmy & Gene’s McMahon Clan at the Knights of Columbus, or Eddie Testa Band/Pat Guadagno & Richard Blackwell at The American Hotel.
March 21
Highlands St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Huddy Park to Bay Avenue, Highlands
This event will celebrate Irish culture, with nearly 100 marching units including bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, and decorated floats. In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s parade will also include a patriotic nod to our nation’s history, inviting you to creatively blend Irish pride with red, white, and blue. Join in the fun at the annual float competition, then head to different restaurants around town after for pipe bands, live entertainment, and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
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