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NYC St. Patrick's Day ParadeMar 17 · Manhattan
The world's largest St. Patrick's Day parade — 250+ years of tradition up Fifth Avenue!
Irish New York Festival at MCNYMar 7 · Museum
Step dance workshops, fiddle lessons, kids' activities, and a Ceili Dance Party!
Park Slope ParadeMar 15 · Brooklyn
Brooklyn's beloved neighborhood parade along Prospect Park West!
Staten Island St. Patrick's Parade
One of NYC's oldest St. Patrick's Day traditions! Bagpipes, marching bands, and Irish step dancers down Forest Avenue.
Irish Step Dancing with Dawn Daniels
Former North American Irish Step Dance Champion performs hard-shoe reels and soft-shoe jigs, then teaches kids about Irish dance. Try instruments like the pixie harp and bodhran!
Queens County St. Patrick's Day Parade
The 51st annual parade through the heart of the Rockaways! Pipe bands, school bands, Irish dancers, and floats along Rockaway Beach Boulevard.
Irish New York: Art, Culture, and the City
RSVPDaylong festival exploring how Irish immigrants shaped NYC. Irish Language 101, fiddle & tin whistle lessons, step dance workshops, kids' activities, and a Ceili Dance Party!
Park Slope St. Patrick's Day Parade
Brooklyn's beloved neighborhood parade! Marching bands, Irish dancers, local scouts, and community groups march along Prospect Park West.
St. Patrick's Day: Family Program
Explore the history of 1860s New York! Festive holiday craft, traditional sweet treat, and learn about the Irish immigrant experience through creativity and community.
Throggs Neck St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Bronx's annual St. Patrick's celebration! Bagpipes, bands, and community spirit from East Tremont & Lafayette to Harding Avenue.
Irish Soda Bread Baking Workshop
RSVPLearn to make Irish soda bread in an 1820s historic kitchen! Baked in a Dutch Oven — take your loaf home. Pre-registration required, tends to sell out.
NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade
The world's largest St. Patrick's Day parade! Over 250 years of tradition up Fifth Avenue with marching bands, bagpipes, and Irish step dancers.
Sober St. Patrick's Day Celebration
A family-friendly, alcohol-free St. Patrick's Day party with live Irish music, dancing, and community celebration — right at the end of the parade route!
Lucky Me! Celebrating St. Patrick's Day
Two drop-in programs: 'Lucky Charms We Carry' (ages 5+) — decorate a tote bag and make a charm keychain. 'Tape and Take Map' (ages 0-4) — create a treasure map to a pot of gold!
St. Patrick's Citywide Book Day
Volunteers distribute thousands of free books by Irish and Irish-American authors at pop-up stations citywide! Follow Irish Arts Center on social media for station locations.
40 Shades of Green
Six-hour cultural marathon with 50+ performers — music, dance, and cultural programming celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Kids 12 and under get in free!
Parent Tips
Arrive early — The big Fifth Avenue parade draws huge crowds. Stake out a spot by 10 am for the best views!
Dress warmly — March weather can be chilly. Layer up and bring hats and gloves for outdoor parades.
Stroller-friendly spots — Side streets along parade routes are easier with strollers than the main viewing areas.
Check your local NYPL branch — Many branches run Irish-themed storytimes and craft workshops around St. Patrick's Day!