Greetings from a big green apple!
New Yorkers are ready to roll with Shamrock as another round of St. Patrick's Day celebration begins this weekend.
Over 150,000 marchers are set to surprise millions of cheering along Fifth Avenue and show off their pipes.
Midtown will be making its way into green seas until Monday evening, as festivals flow to bars (Irish and not Irish), restaurants and other places.
This is everything you need to know.
parade
What time does the parade start?
The queue begins at Monday's dot at 11am and ends at about 4:30pm.
Why is there a parade on Monday?
The parade will be held on Monday, March 17th, 2025, on St. Patrick's Day. The only exception to the rule is when the 17th fell on Sunday in 2024. In that case, to observe the Sabbath, the parade was held on Saturday, March 16th, according to the parade organizers.
What is the parade route?
Pipe begins to call 5th Avenue on 44th Avenue, then heads up to 79th Avenue. According to the parade organizers, the audience will provide a great view of the action anywhere along the fifth.
If you can't get there directly, a festival It will be aired 11am to 2pm on WNBC and 11am to 3pm on Cozi TV.
Who's playing?
A huge number of organizations here from Ireland show off their pipes alongside the sea of marching bands in the local high schools and beyond, even in their homes and around the world. Mayor Eric Adams, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and many other senior officials also show their faces.
Are there any transportation confusion?
Fifth Avenue will be closed between 44th and 79th Avenue during the parade, with backups occurring in surrounding streets until after the event. Driving in Midtown on Monday is not recommended. Regular bus services along the route will be suspended and subway entrances above or near the route may be closed.
St. Patrick's Dayver Crawls
What is the best theme bar crawl?
It is billed as the biggest annual St. Patrick's Day celebration in New York. This is a merchant from Stone Street in the financial district, hosting a massive block party held this year from noon to 10pm.
Many organizations, including Blue Crawls, Barcrawlerz, and Bar Crawl Live, all run the 2025 NYC St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawls. EventBrite.com.
It's not very organized, but it's just as fun. For example, in Midtown and historically Irish hell kitchens, you're spoiled by great options like Langan (114 W. 47th St.) and historic landmark tavern (626 11th Ave.) as well as a ton of options between the two.
Which area is the best place to celebrate?
Woodlawn Heights in the Bronx was one of the most Irish locations in New York in 2025, and you can get there via the subway (2/5 from Nereid Avenue) or Metro North (Woodlawn) just a short walk away to your final destination for bars and pubs along Katna Avenue.
Or technically walk past the Yonkers line to McLean Avenue and continue packing more fantastic venues like Heritage Bar and Loridoran.
In Queens, both Woodside and Sunnyside are blessed with many great drinking nests and restaurants, as well as the most famous Donovan pub (57-24 Roosevelt Avenue).
Is there a calm St. Patrick's Day celebration in New York?
absolutely. We'll be heading to Guinness Free for the Sauver St. Patrick's Day event at the church on 59 Park Avenue on East 38th Avenue, starting Monday at 5pm. Music, dance, reading, and more will be fun for the whole family. Admission is $37.50, which includes a buffet dinner.
You can also choose to choose from events such as 40 Shades of Green, a six-hour cultural marathon at the New York Irish Center (1040 Jackson Avenue) in Long Island City. Get ready for non-stop live music and dance from both sides of the Atlantic. The fun will be on Mondays from 3 to 9pm. Tickets are $39.
Other events and activities around New York
Catacombes of the old St. Patrick's Cathedral
There's no need to wait for St. Patrick's Day. You don't need to visit St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York or its predecessor, St. Patrick's old cathedral in downtown Mulberry Street.
However, the only Candlelight Catacons tour of New York's kind has a special meaning at this time of year. For $38, tour the underground rest area and learn about the landmark location in the city's history (263 Mulberry St.)
St. Patrick's Day Mass
A mass at 8:30am will be held at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue prior to Monday's parade kickoff. Tickets are required.
Where is St. Patrick's Day “Green House” in New York?
Christmas isn't the only place to decorate your home. The NYC home in Bayridge, Brooklyn, known as the “Green House,” is proudly wearing the most Irish colored until March 17th.
