St. Patrick’s Day is nearly here and that means the return of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which just so happens to be “the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world” according to the parade’s website.
Dating all the way back to March 17, 1762, the celebration continues to bring together Irish New Yorkers from all over to celebrate the holiday…a tradition that dates back earlier than the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Expect over 150,000 marchers in this year’s parade and another 2+ million spectating and celebrating around the route. We’ve put together a complete guide for the 2025 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade ahead of time to answer all your questions.
When is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade?
This year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Monday, March 17th.
What time is this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade?
The NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 11 am and runs until 4:30 pm.
What is the parade route?
The parade route will follow Fifth Avenue starting at 44th Street and ending at 79th Street, always making sure to pass by St. Patrick’s Cathedral. You can expect all the same raucous as year’s prior with ornate, traditional Irish garb, Irish dancers and of course, plenty of bagpipes!
Where are the best viewing spots for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade?
Anywhere along Fifth Avenue will offer you a good vantage point of the parade, but we recommend between 48th and 55th Streets are probably the best. Come early, because standing room is first-come first-served and parade-goers line up starting early in the morning.
Who is this year’s Grand Marshal?
This year’s grand marshal is Michael A. Benn, the longtime chairman of the Queens County St. Patrick’s Parade Committee in the Rockaway.
Will there be public bathrooms along the parade route?
No, there will be no portable bathrooms specific to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Be sure to bookmark this map of public bathrooms to have in case you need it.
Will there be road closures during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade?
Yes, there will be road closures as a result of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. See the full list of street closures 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 Avenu
- 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
Will the St. Patrick’s Day parade be streaming or on TV?
Yes, you will be able to watch the parade on TV and stream it. The parade will be shown on NBC 4 New York on TV and live streamed via the parade’s official website.