When Is 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade In Morristown? See Date, Time

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Get ready, Morristown! The highly anticipated St. Patrick's Day Parade is returning next month, bringing a festive celebration of Irish heritage to all of Morris County.

The 2025 Morris County St. Patrick's Day Parade will return to Morristown on March 15 at 12 p.m., starting at Town Hall on South and James streets and ending at Morristown High School. Since its inception in 1979, the parade has grown to become the largest in New Jersey, featuring over 20 bands and more than 4,000 marchers.

This year’s grand marshal is Keith Wood, a Chester resident and the Pipe Major for the Rory O’Moore School of Pipes and Drums, which he and his siblings founded 30 years ago.

Wood is also a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Morris County and currently serves as a member and former president of the Irish American Association of Northwest New Jersey, a role his parents also held, officials said.

"It’s an honor to be selected as Grand Marshal following in the footsteps of the current Grand Marshal Jack Haren," Wood said.

The Morris County St. Patrick's Day Parade is a beloved tradition for locals, with its roots tracing back to the winter of 1779-1780 in Jockey Hollow, Morristown. Completely self-funded, the parade relies solely on generous donations from businesses and individual sponsors, ensuring no taxpayer money is used for the event.

For more than three decades, parade organizers have proudly provided a safe, fun-filled day for Morris County residents and their families to enjoy in Morristown at no cost, and they plan to continue this tradition for years to come.

The parade has a strict non-alcohol policy for all participants. It is held "rain or shine," unless severe weather conditions make it unsafe.