St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025

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Maya K.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

This is the largest and oldest St. Patrick's Day Parade in the world! 

Held annually since 1762, the St. Patrick's Day Parade attracts nearly 2 million spectators and is one of New York City's greatest traditions. To this day, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade remains true to its roots as a marchers-only parade by not allowing floats, automobiles and other commercial aspects.

What's to be expected at the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade?

The 264th New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Monday, March 17, 2025.

The parade will feature a variety of performers, including marching bands, bagpipers, Irish dancers, cultural organizations, uniformed services, and political figures.

The Grand Marshal this year is Michael A. Benn, a proud son of Limerick, and the longtime chairman of the Queens County St. Patrick’s Parade Committee in the Rockaway.

Where does the parade start and finish?

The parade begins on East 44th Street and marches up Fifth Avenue to finish at the Irish Historical Society on 79th Street and Fifth Avenue.

What time is the parade?

The parade begins at 11:00 AM and finishes at approximately 4:30 PM.

Will there be any portable restrooms available along the route?

No. Plan accordingly and see our list of restrooms inside Central Park.

Will there be any park entrance closures?

Yes. All Park entrances between East 61st and East 65th Streets; the 66th Street and 79th Street Transverse Roads; the Billy Johnson Playground, and the East 72nd Street Playground.

Will there be street closures?

Yes. Street closures are listed below:

Fifth Avenue between 42nd Street and 86th Street

Madison Avenue between 63rd Street and 64th Street

Madison Ave between 78th Street and 86th Street

Vanderbilt Avenue between 43rd Street and 46th Street

43rd Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue

44th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue

45th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue

46th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue

47th Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue

48th Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue

62nd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue

63rd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue

64th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue

72nd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue

78th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue

79th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue

80th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue

81st Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue

82nd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue

83rd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue

84th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue

85th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue