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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. 13.1% of Long Islanders claim Irish heritage.
MARCH 9
- HUNTINGTON
Route: Route 110 between Railroad and Church streets, to Main Street, ending at the Church of St. Patrick
When: 2 p.m.
MARCH 15
- JAMESPORT
Route: North Railroad & Washington avenues to the Jamesport Firehouse
When: 1 p.m.
- ST. JAMES
Route: Smithtown High School East to Lake Avenue, then north to the LIRR Station
When: 1 p.m.
MARCH 16
- BAYPORT-BLUE POINT
Route: Montauk Highway, from Snedecor Avenue in Bayport to Blue Point Avenue in Blue Point
When: 11 a.m.
- CENTER MORICHES
Route: Main Street and Lake Avenue
When: 2 p.m.
- FARMINGDALE
Route: Main Street, from Northside Elementary School to the Village Green
When: 2 p.m.
- MILLER PLACE-ROCKY POINT
Route: Route 25A, from Harrison Avenue in Miller Place to Broadway in Rocky Point
When: 1 p.m.
- WANTAGH
Route: Wantagh High School on Wantagh Avenue to Park Avenue near the LIRR
When: 2 p.m.
MARCH 22
- AMAGANSETT
Route: Main Street, from the municipal parking lot to the end of Main Street, and back
When: Noon
- BRENTWOOD
Route: Washington Avenue and Clarke Street to Ross Park on Brentwood Road
When: 1 p.m.
- HAMPTON BAYS
Route: Steps off at the American Legion on Ponquogue Avenue
When: 11 a.m.
- ROCKVILLE CENTRE
Route: North Sunrise Highway to Washington Street
When: Noon
MARCH 23
- BABYLON VILLAGE
Route: Babylon Train Station on Colt Avenue to Locust Avenue
When: 2 p.m.
- GLEN COVE
Route: Finley Middle School to Forest Avenue, Brewster Street to Glen Street
When: 1 p.m.
- PATCHOGUE
Race: 2-mile run begins at Blue Point Brewery at 11:45 a.m.
Parade: Starts at Route 112 & East Main Street, heads west along Main Street to West Avenue
When: Parade at 12:30 p.m.
- RONKONKOMA
Route: Hawkins Avenue to Thorne Street
When: 2 p.m.
MARCH 29
- LINDENHURST
Route: Firemen’s Memorial Park to Lindenhurst Middle School
When: Noon
MARCH 30
- MONTAUK
Route: Edgemere Road to Main Street, finishing at IGA
When: Noon
OTHER EVENTS:
Many Long Island bars serve green beer in celebration of the holiday, so be sure to grab a pint and eat some corned beef! Here are other lively events to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
When: March 15, 7PM
Live Music: PANIC
Extras: St. Patrick’s Buffet Dinner option
When: March 15, 2-6PM
Live Music: Bagpipers and Drummers
Extras: Irish step dancing, shamrock hunt, Vendors, food and drink specials, free parking
BOB MORRIS IRISH BAND at the LIMEHOF
When: March 9, 3-4PM
Live Music: Bob Morris Irish Band
Extras: Traditional tunes of Ireland, Free with purchase of Museum admission
“IRELAND WITH MICHAEL” at THE SUFFOLK
When: March 14, 8-9PM
Live Music: Band of 5, bagpipes, whistles, bodhrans and fiddle
Extras: “Ireland with Michael” is the hit travel and music show currently in its fifth season on PBS.
When: March 15, 9-10:30AM
Where: 1-mile route from Miamogue Point to George Young Community Center
Extras: Free T-Shirt to first 50 registrants, celebratory bagpipes and bagels
SHILELAGH LAW & TWO DEGREES at MULCAHY’S PUB
When: March 8, 7:30PM
Live Music: Shilelagh Law
Extras: 21+ Event, tickets to be bought in advance
RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS at PATCHOGUE THEATRE
When: March 8, 8PM
Live Music: Red Hot Chilli Pipers, bagpipes and drums
Extras: Refreshments available
When: March 17,
Live Music: The Cara Band
Extras: Traditional Irish cuisine, Reservations strongly suggested
