Road Closures Announced For Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade

RUMSON, NJ — The Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade is Sunday and residents should be aware of certain road closures in town for the event, police say.

The parade is Sunday, March 10, at 1 p.m.

On that day, at approximately 11:30 a.m., West River Road will will be closed to vehicular traffic from Bingham Avenue to Buena Vista Avenue, police said.

At approximately 1 p.m. all of River Road, from Buena Vista Ave to Ridge Road, will be closed during the parade and vehicular traffic must use Ridge Road.

This is the 11th annual parade. This year's beneficiary charity is the Monmouth Conservation Foundation, "aligning with the parade's commitment to supporting open space, farmland preservation, and conservation efforts throughout Monmouth County," organizers say.

The Grand Marshal is Michael Del Priore, whose many community contributions and Irish roots are detailed in an essay on the parade website.

The Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee invites everyone to join the celebration. For more information and participation details, contact the parade committee via this link.