The island of Manhattan will turn green like the Emerald Isle on Monday, March 17, for the 264th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NYC. While the parade is a time for fun, celebrations, and all The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade is rooted in history. It predates the signing of the Declaration of Independence and is the largest and oldest St. Patrick's Day parade in the world. The 264th New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches up Fifth Ave. at 11 a.m. Monday. The events begins at E. 44th St. and ends at E. 79th St. Michael A. Benn has been named Grand Marshal of the 2025 New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Benn is the longtime chairman of the Queens County St. Patrick’s Parade held in Rockaway. A sea of green will move through New York City on Monday as bagpipes blow in the 264th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Run entirely by volunteers, the New York event was first held in 1762 Where is the New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade? The Parade starts at 11am on Monday, March 17, 2025. Festivities begin at 44th Street, marching up Fifth Avenue—past St. Patrick’s Cathedral The 264th edition of the popular and beloved New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set for Monday, March 17. The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Eastern Time and run until 3 p.m. The A child marches in the 264th New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Monday. Credit: AP/Adam Gray. By John [email protected] JohnAsbury March 17, 2025 3:19 pm. Share. The 264th New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade began this morning in Midtown, drawing in 150,000 marchers and 2 million spectators, according to organizers. NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade The New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade is coming up, and NYC's parade is a really big deal. It's the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world. The first NYC parade was held New York City St. Patricks Day Parade 2025 is set to be a grand celebration of Irish heritage, with 150,000 marchers and nearly two million spectators. Kicking off at 11 AM on March 17, the parade moves along Fifth Avenue, featuring bagpipes, marching bands, and city officials. Viewers can watch live on NBC 4 or stream online. Prime viewing spots include 59th Street and Rockefeller Center NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Even the weather in Manhattan is a bit Irish. But the drizzle and humidity didn’t dampen New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which kicked off at 11 a.m. and The 264th New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be broadcast live on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 11:00AM on NBC 4 New York. Join Gus Rosendale, Rana Novini, Tommy Smyth, and Treasa Goodwin Smyth for an exciting day! The parade is held annually on March 17th at precisely 11:00 AM in honor of St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland and of the Archdiocese of New York. The parade route goes up Fifth Avenue beginning at East 44th Street and ending at East 79th Street. Approximately 150,000 people march in the parade which draws about 2 million spectators. About. The St Patrick’s Day Parade Inc., is a registered NY State Charity (Reg No 07-00-83) and a 501c3 Non-profit Organization (Tax ID11-3489855) and all donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of U.S. Law. The 2025 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade is finally here! The popular event is taking place in Manhattan starting at 11 a.m. at Fifth Avenue and West 44th Street and will march uptown to East 79th Massive crowds refused to let a little rain ruin the luck of the Irish on Monday as revelers turned Manhattan streets green for New York City’s 264th St. Patrick’s Day parade. Where does the St. Patrick’s Day Parade start? The tradition of the St Patrick’s Day Parade in NYC goes back to 1762 and was always held around March 17. The St Patrick’s Day Parade starts at New York Public Library near Bryant Park from where it will walk towards St. Patrick’s Cathedral on 51st Street. The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade returned in full force on Monday, March 17, 2025, down Fifth Ave. in Manhattan, with thousands of parade-goers clad in green watching from the sidelines. B The New York celebration, now in its 264th year, date to 1762 — 14 years before the U.S. Declaration of Independence. The parade was scheduled to last through the afternoon, ending on the east
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