St. Patrick’s Day Weekend 2025: Parades, Celebrations Around NJ

NEW JERSEY — Communities around the Garden State are "painting the town green" for St. Patrick's Day, with colorful displays of Irish heritage from local bands, dance groups, and cultural organizations.

In New Jersey, where more than 1 in 10 residents claim Irish ancestry, March is full of lively parades that celebrate the spirit and culture of the Emerald Isle.

A number of towns have already honored the patron saint of Ireland, whose feast day is Monday, March 17. Still, there are plenty of events this weekend— including the first St. Patrick's Day parade in Cranford on the 16th — and some festivities on following weekends, too.

The Newark St. Patrick's Day Parade was also pushed back a week following the death of Joseph Azcona, a police officer who was killed in the line of duty during a shootout.

So if you haven't made plans, or if you want to double-check details for your favorite parade, take a look at our list below, sorted by date.

Saturday, March 15

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County: Begins at 2 p.m., route proceeding from Morristown Town Hall to Morristown High School.
• Sea Isle City St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Begins at 3:30 p.m. at 83rd & East Landis Ave, down Landis Avenue to end at Kix-McNutley's.
• Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Begins at 1 p.m., proceeding down Morris Avenue to end at Roosevelt Avenue.
• Edison St. Patrick's Day Block Party: From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Old Stewarts Lot.
• North Wildwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Begins at 2 p.m. , proceeding north on Atlantic Avenue to Olde NJ Avenue.

Sunday, March 16

• Cranford St. Patrick’s Parade: Begins at 1 p.m. at the Community Center, going along Walnut through town, then taking North Union to Springfield.
• Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Begins at 2 p.m. along Washington Avenue in Bergenfield.
• Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Hunterdon County Parade: Begins at 3 p.m.
• Freehold Borough Arts Council’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Begins at 12:30 p.m., proceeding down Main Street to Freehold Elks Lodge 1454.
• United Irish Associations of West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Begins at 1 p.m., stepping off from 3rd Street and Harrison Avenue in Harrison, proceeding through East Newark and ending at Kearny Town Hall.
• Jersey City St. Patrick's Day Parade: Begins at 1 p.m. at Dickinson High School, proceeding on Newark Avenue to City Hall.
• South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Begins at 2 p.m. on South Pine Street, ending on Broadway at the reviewing stage.
• Somerville St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Begins at 1:30 p.m. at Main and Grove Streets, ending near Immaculate Conception Church.
• West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Begins at 12:15 p.m. at West Orange Town Hall and proceeds north along Main Street to Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

Friday, March 21

• Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade (rescheduled): Begins at 1 p.m. at the corner of Mulberry Street and Raymond Boulevard, ending at Washington Park.

Saturday, March 22

• Highlands St. Patrick's Day Parade: Begins at 2 p.m. at Huddy Park on Waterwitch Avenue, extending along Bay Avenue
• Ringwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Begins at 1 p.m. at the corner of Fieldstone Drive and Skyline Drive, proceeding to the Ringwood Community Center.

Sunday, March 23

• Bayonne St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Begins at 1 p.m. on Broadway and 5th Street, proceeding to Bayonne County Park.

Saturday, March 29

• Keansburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Begins at 1 p.m. at Nappy's on Main Street, proceeding to Applejacks on Carr Avenue.