Crowds Will Gather For Wantagh's 5th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

WANTAGH, NY — Preparations are underway for the Wantagh St. Patrick's Day Parade. It steps off at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16.

This year's grand marshal is Nassau County PBA President Tommy Shevlin. The parade takes marches down Wantagh Avenue from Beltagh Avenue to Park Avenue. Participating should assemble at Wantagh High School beginning at noon.

After the parade celebration, a pair of block parties will follow on Railroad Avenue and Park Avenue.

Extra LIRR trains will be added and several streets will close starting at noon, including Beltagh and Wantagh avenues. Get more details on the parade on the chamber's website.