St. Patrick’s Day is a time to honor Irish heritage and enjoy some good old-fashioned fun. If you’re looking to join the festivities on Long Island, there are plenty of parades happening all month long. Whether you're in the mood for a lively procession with bagpipes and floats or simply want to enjoy dancing, there’s a celebration for everyone. Here’s your guide to St. Patrick’s Day parades happening across Long Island.
Did you know? Long Island is one of the most Irish places in the country. Over 13% of Long Islanders claim Irish heritage.
MARCH 1
- EAST ISLIP
Route: East Islip Public Library to Main Street to Irish Lane.
When: 2 p.m.
MARCH 7
- KINGS PARK
Route: Corner of Lou Avenue & Pulaski Road to Main Street, then Church Street, and ends down Old Dock Road.
When: 12 p.m.
MARCH 8
- HUNTINGTON
Route: North of Huntington train station along New York Avenue onto Main Street
When: 2 p.m.
MARCH 14
- BAY SHORE-BRIGHTWATERS
Route: Saxon Avenue and Main Street to Main Street/Montauk Highway.
When: 2 p.m.
- CUTCHOGUE
Route: The parade will march from the Traffic light at Cox Lane, down Route 25 ending in Cutchogue Village.
When: 2 p.m.
MARCH 15
- BAYPORT-BLUE POINT
Route: Montauk Hwy & Snedecor Ave to Montauk Hwy & Blue Point Ave
When: 11 a.m.
- MILLER PLACE-ROCKY POINT
Route: Corner of 25A and Harrison Avenue to end at the corner of Broadway and North Country Road in Rocky Point.
When: 1 p.m.
- CENTER MORICHES
Route: TBA
When: 2 p.m.
MARCH 21
- HAMPTON BAYS
Route: Starts at the American Legion on Ponquogue Avenue
When: 11 a.m.
- BRENTWOOD
Route: Starts on the corner of Washington Ave/Clark Street and ends at Ross park/Brentwood Rd.
When: 1 p.m.
MARCH 22
- PATCHOGUE
Route: Intersection of East Main Street and Route 112 and heads west with the viewing stand located at the intersection of Havens Ave and West Main.
When: Noon
- BABYLON
Route: Deer Park Ave starting at Lily Flanagan’s, heading south to Main Street , West Carll Ave to Locust Ave. ending at the Hibernian Hall.
When: 2 p.m.
- RONKONKOMA
Route: Begin at Amvets Post 48 @660 Hawkins Ave
When: 2 p.m.
MARCH 28
- JAMESPORT
Route: Begins at North Railroad & Washington Avenues, Jamesport, and ends at the Jamesport fire house.
When: 1 p.m.
MARCH 29
- MONTAUK
Route: Edgemere Road to Main Street
When: Noon
OTHER:
Many Long Island bars and restaurants serve green beer and/or special menu items in celebration of the holiday, so be sure to grab a pint and eat some corned beef! For other St. Patrick’s Day events be sure to stay up to date on Discover Long Island's social media pages and the Events page on discoverlongisland.com.
