Cue the leprechauns—St. Patrick’s Day is approaching us again! In honor of our favorite green holiday and with March right around the corner, we’ve rounded up our favorite ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in NYC this year, from bar crawls and boat cruises to the beloved St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Grab a pint of Guinness and get ready to celebrate this holiday the right way.
May the luck of the Irish be with you!
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world—with the first one dating back to March 17, 1762!
This year, the NYC Parade marches up 5th Avenue on Monday, March 17th, and its Grand Marshal this year will be chairman of the Queens County St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, Michael A. Benn. Learn more about the parade of dancing, music, and Irish spirit here.
When: Monday, March 17th
Where: The parade begins on 5th Ave at 44th Street and ends on 5th Ave at 79th Street.
Irish pub crawls
Nothing will put you in the festive mood quite like pub hopping with some of your best friends! Drink pints of green beer, dance along to local DJs, and enjoy no covers while you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend in NYC. To make organizing a little easier, check out the best pub crawls to buy tickets to below:
- Kiss Me, I’m Irish! NYC St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl – : March 15-17
- West Village NYC St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl – March 15
- Midtown’s NYC St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl – March 15
Irish pubs in NYC
Head to a true Irish NYC pub to celebrate authentic Irish culture and heritage and, of course, enjoy a Guinness or shot of whiskey. Three of our favorites include:
- McSorley’s, East Village
- The Dead Rabbit, FiDi
- Peter McManus Cafe, Chelsea
🍀 See our other favorites here
40 Shades of Green
The New York Irish Center is one of the city’s most prominent Irish organizations, and this year they are hosting a St. Patrick’s Day celebration titled 40 Shades of Green! It’s a 6-hour Celtic Cabaret featuring traditional music and dance, contemporary dance, Broadway singers, Irish Tenors, opera singers, and more.
The event will feature up to 50 performers and will happen on March 17th from 3 – 9 pm.
Where: 1040 Jackson Ave, Queens
🍀 For more information & buy tickets
St. Patrick’s Day on Stone Street
On both March 17th, Stone Street in the Financial District will host their open-air street festival celebrating the holiday! A dozen outdoor bars will open their doors and sell Guinnesses, food, green beers, frozen drinks, and more.
Plus, there will be a live DJ, traditional bagpipers, and Irish bands like the Canny Brothers Band playing inside popular bar Ulysses.
Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day at The Rockaway Hotel
Kick off St. Patrick’s Day early on as The Rockaway Hotel + Spa are hosting a festive event on March 1st from 2-9 pm. Following right after the Queens County St. Patrick’s Day parade, visitors are invited to enjoy a day of music, food, and vendors!
Performers include The Canny Brothers Band, Ray Coleman, O’Malley Irish Dance Academy, and many more! Tickets start at $55 per person.
Paddy’s, Not Patty’s at The Dead Rabbit
The team behind legendary Irish pub The Dead Rabbit is launching a week of festive programming at its three locations (The Dead Rabbit, The Irish Exit in Moynihan Train Hall, and limited-time sports pop up at The Rooftop at Pier 17, Joxer’s). New Yorkers can expect ten live musical guests, storytelling with Seanchoíche, a comedy act, and screenings of the final Six Nations games across the different venues.
In addition, The Irish Exit will be serving Mini Irish Coffees (served in a to-go cup) and on tap Martini Express, plus N/A Irish offerings at all the locations too.
🍀 See all “Paddy’s, Not Patty’s” events here
St. Patrick’s Day at Loreley Restaurant & Beer Garden
Loreley Beer Garden is extending the St. Patrick’s Day to be a full week long! From March 12th – 17th, head over to this LES spot to enjoy green beers, green frozen margaritas sporting St. Patrick’s Day rubber ducks, Guinness pints, and Jameson Irish coffees. Seasonal décor will get you in the mood and sets the perfect backdrop to party all week long!
Where: 7 Rivington St
🍀 Learn more & make a reservation
Serendipity3 x Carnegie Deli menu collaboration
Celebrate St. Patty’s with a limited edition menu created by two of the city’s most iconic restaurants, Serendipity3 and Carnegie Deli. Taste test festive items like Carnegie’s beloved sandwiches, a festive Shamrock Frozen Hot Chocolate, a golden Black & White cookie, and so much more. The menu will be available at both stores from March 10th – 17th!
Where:
Serendipity3 – 225 E 60th St
Carnegie Deli – Multiple Locations
Sugar Factory’s St. Patrick’s Day Menu
Sugar Factory’s sweet menu gets a St. Patrick’s Day twist, as they welcome a whole roster of green favorites to celebrate the Irish holiday.
Amongst them are Lucky Clover Pancakes, Boozy Leprechaun cocktails, Leprechaun green sliders, and plenty more.
Where: 694 8th Ave
🍀 See full menu and make a reservation
Guinness Irish Whiskey Floats at Lotte New York Palace
Stop by iconic New York City hotel, the Lotte New York Palace and try out their festive Guinness Irish Whiskey Floats, which are a delightful blend of Guinness Stout and Jameson Irish whiskey, served atop three scoops of Bailey’s Irish Cream ice cream. It’s being served in the hotel’s stunning Gold Room cocktail bar through March 17th!
Where: 455 Madison Ave