Saturday, March 15, 2014

The Best Ways to Celebrate Saint Patricks Day!


St. Patrick's Day is around the corner and that means the streets of Manhattan will be filled with people who are thrilled to show off their pride and our favorite color green! This year, St. Patty's Day falls on Monday, March 17 but the festivities begin this upcoming weekend with celebrations for families and for singles. Below we have compiled a list of just a few of the ways you could spend your St.Patty's Day!


St. Patrick's Day Parades

Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade – The Bronx – Sunday, March 16 at noon
The 16th annual Throggs Neck Benevolent Association's celebration is back and is kicking off this year's celebration with mass at St. Benedict's Church followed by a complimentary breakfast and a parade around the Bronx neighborhood.
Brooklyn St. Patrick's Day Parade – Park Slope – Saturday, March 16 at 1pm
Head down to Prospect Park West for the 39th annual Brooklyn St.Patrick's Day Parade. Expect to March from 15th Street & Prospect Park West to 7th Avenue, Garfield Place and back! It's going to be one hell of a March so bring on down your best sneakers.
NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade – Manhattan– March 17 at 11am
Beginning at Fifth Avenue and 44th Street Manhattan's procession is the biggest and oldest St. Patrick’s Day Parade of all time, full of pomp, green pride, and millions of spectators, this parade is not one you want to miss.

Other St. Patrick's Day Celebrations


World's Largest St.Patty's Day Pub Crawl – All over the city – March 16, 17, and 18
Enjoy the company of thousands of drunks while part taking in the world's largest St. Patrick's Day pub crawl. Get ready for 3 days, 5 miles, and more than 100 pubs. Wherever you roam you will get $1 domestic drafts, $3 well drinks, and $4 Jameson shots. Each pub will also offer their own drink specials, theme parties, and other shenanigans. Get your tickets soon and step up to the challenge!
Irish Step Dancing with Darrah Carr Dance – Upper West Side – March 15 at 2 and 3pm
Learn how to Irish step-dance with your little one!
Irish New York Walking Tour – Financial District – March 15 at 1pm and March 16 at noon
This special two-hour tour explores the former "Little Ireland" on the Lower East Side.You'll learn why St. Patrick's Day is more popular in NYC than in Ireland, and more about other Irish traditions while visiting historical sites.
Leprechaun Hike – Staten Island – March 16 at 1pm
Join the one-mile hike in search of the missing leprechauns in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
Black 47 St. Patrick's Day Show – Midtown West– March 17 doors 7pm
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with NYC's legendary Irish rock band Black 47 on their farewell tour. Featuring Irish dancers and other special guests this show is not one you want to miss!


Spend the day checking out great Irish bands, learning more about the history of the Irish people in New York, or attending a lesson in Irish storytelling.

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