Full Schedule of New Jersey Events for St. Patrick’s Day 2025: Parades, Food, and Festivities

New Jersey celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with parades, music, and Irish traditions.

Events took place across the state, bringing thousands of people together to honor Irish heritage. Now, with a few events still on the calendar, there are more opportunities to join the festivities.

The celebrations began on March 1 in Mount Holly, where the annual parade made its way down High Street.

Crowds gathered to watch bands, decorated floats, and community groups. Before the parade, runners participated in a 5K, a one-mile kids’ run, and a Family Fun Walk. After the event, many stopped at O’Connor’s in Eastampton, known for its 36 beers on tap and popular Smokehouse Burger.

On March 2, two parades continued the festivities.

The Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade started at 12:30 p.m. on 22nd Avenue and traveled along Main Street to 6th Avenue. Thousands of spectators lined the route, cheering as pipe bands and floats passed by. Nearby, McCann’s Tavern served Irish beef stew and shepherd’s pie to parade-goers. At 1 p.m. the same day, Gloucester City held its parade on Monmouth Street, beginning at Martin’s Lake.

Bagpipers, spring bands, and Irish dancers entertained the crowd. Afterwards, many people headed to Holy City Publick House, where Irish nachos—thin-sliced potatoes with white cheese and bacon—were a favorite dish. The next major event took place on March 8 in Atlantic City.

The parade began around 1 p.m. on the Boardwalk at 500 Boardwalk and ended at Albany Avenue. People lined the boardwalk as bands played and floats passed by. Following, many stopped at The Irish Pub on St. James Place for drinks and food.

That same afternoon, Hamilton Township hosted its St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 1 p.m., starting at Nottingham Fire House on Mercer Street. The event featured marching bands, floats, and Miss St. Patrick.

Killarney’s Publick House was a popular stop afterwards, serving corned beef and a Spicy Leprechaun sandwich.

Seaside Heights also held its annual parade on March 8, starting at noon along the Boulevard.

A highlight of the day was the “massed” band performance at Hershey Motel, where all the pipe bands came together to pay tribute to the American flag.

Klee’s Bar & Grill was a go-to spot for fish and chips and pork chops Murphy after the parade.

On March 9, Asbury Park’s parade marched along Ocean Avenue from 4th Avenue to Cookman Avenue and Main Street. Kim Marie’s Eat ‘n’ Drink Away served Irish egg rolls and the Dubliner cocktail to those continuing the celebration. Later that day, Hackettstown hosted its parade at 3:30 p.m. Along with bands and dancers, the event included a pet Irish costume contest. Dogs in festive outfits paraded alongside their owners. Many stopped at Grand Avenue Tavern to try its menu of burgers, pizza, and ribs.

Looking ahead, several events will continue the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

From March 12 to 17, Andy Cooney’s Irish Celebration will occur at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. The event will feature Irish music, dance, and comedy.

Tickets are expected to sell out, as in past years.

The Hunterdon County Irish Festival, which will take place from March 14 to 16, will offer concerts, cultural events, and food at the Red Mill Museum Village. Hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, this festival will include a ticketed kickoff concert on Friday night and a parade after-party on Sunday afternoon.

Newark’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on March 14 at 1 p.m.

The route will start at Mulberry Street and Raymond Boulevard, pass NJPAC, and end on Washington Street. Many parade-goers are expected to stop at McGovern’s Tavern for Guinness and an Irish-inspired meal. Morristown’s parade, one of the largest in New Jersey, will be held on March 15 at noon. It will begin at 200 South Street, with bagpipers, community groups, and Irish dancers taking part.

Dublin Pub will be a popular spot when the parade’s over, serving Guinness short rib sliders and Bailey’s cheesecake.

On March 16, Bergen County will hold its parade at 2 p.m. along Washington Avenue in Bergenfield.

Somerville will also host its St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 1:30 p.m., starting near the courthouse and ending at Borough Hall.

Mannion’s Pub & Restaurant will continue its tradition of serving attendees Irish stew and Smithwick’s.

The final parade of the season will take place in Highlands on March 22 at 2 p.m.

Floats, pipe and drum bands and Irish dancers will march from Huddy Park along Bay Avenue.