Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade Returns In Decade Milestone

RUMSON, NJ — The Borough of Rumson is welcoming back the Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, at 1 p.m., the borough has announced.

Residents are welcome to bundle up and enjoy this year's event, led by Grand Marshal Christopher D. Maher, as the committee celebrates the 10th event, the borough says.

The parade route starts on Allen Street and River Road and ends at the intersection of Carton Street and Forrest Avenue, approximately one mile long. It is anticipated the parade will last 1½ hours. Click here for the St. Patrick's Day Parade route.

The link also provides details about the line-up and other procedures for participants. Email info@rumsonstpatricksdayparade.org with any questions.

Grand Marshal Maher is chairman and CEO of OceanFirst Bank N.A., having joined in 2013 as president and chief operating officer. During his tenure, he not only led the bank’s significant growth, but the OceanFirst Foundation has made $16.5 million of grants to local nonprofits during his tenure. In 2022, employees at OceanFirst volunteered over 6,000 hours to help neighbors in need in the five states in which the bank operates. You can read more about the Grand Marshal here.

According to the borough announcement, Mayor Joseph K. Hemphill and the Borough Council recognize Mike Maguire and the Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee and wish them a successful day.

Anyone in the Rumson community can sign up for this email group via this link: Email Communication Sign-up Link.