Cheat Sheet: What You Need to Know for the Kings Park St. Pat's Parade

Start Time

The parade kicks off at noon, Route 25a will close to traffic at 11 a.m. Parking for marchers will be at William T. Rogers Middle School on Old Dock Road.

According to organizers, transport buses will be available from RJO to the step off location from 9:30 am to 11:30 a.m. Step off place is the corner of Lou Avenue and Pulaski Road.

Parade Route

The parade will begin at the corner of Lou Avenue and Pulaski Road and will proceed to Main Street, to Church Street, to Old Dock road and will end at William T. Rogers Middle School.

Related: Dining Guide for Parade Day

Awards

The St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee will give an award to the  Best Parade Float and a plaque for the storefront that shows off its Kings Park Pride and St. Patrick's Day best.   

Memorials

The Kings Park St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee website include a memorial page for those who want to pay tribute to a departed loved one through a special parade donation.

Parade Points

Grand Marshal: Buster Toner

Pipe Bands: 16 pipe bands

Organizations Marching: More than 100

Expected Weather: Sunny, forty-five degrees

Irish Eyes: Smiling

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