St Patrick's Day Parade. Clip art by yapclub.com
St. Patrick's Day 2010 in New York City and New Jersey
New York's legendary Saint Patrick's Day parade will kick off at 11am on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 with NYC Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly as Grand Marshal. The 2010 celebration is the 248th St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City with the first taking place before the signing of the Declaration of Independence on March 17, 1762. It has grown into one of the most beloved parades of the year, and, one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the world.
The Parade starts at 44th Street and marches up Fifth Avenue past St. Patrick's Cathedral at 50th Street all the way up past the American Irish Historical Society at 83rd and the Metropolitan Museum of Art at 83rd Street to 86th Street, where the parade finishes around 4:30 - 5:00 pm.
Reviewing stands will be located at Fifth Avenue and 64th Street.
Cost: FREE
Directions from New Jersey
Take your local NJ Transit train to Penn Station New York. Once in Penn Station proceed to the "E" line subway. You may pick up the "E" train in Penn Station which is located in the Long Island Railroad area. Take the uptown E train to the 53rd and 5th Avenue station.
- For train schedules and fares visit NJ Transit at: http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=TrainTo
- For "E" line subway route visit: http://www.mta.info/nyct/service/eline.htm
- From 5th Avenue: take the M1, M2, M3, M4 or M5 to 50th street. Buses run north and south
- From Broadway: take the M6 or M7 and exit at 50th street. Walk east to 5th Avenue. Buses run north and south
- From 49th Street: take the M27 or M50 and exit at Fifth Avenue. Buses run east and west.
- Walk north on 7th Avenue towards 50th Street. Turn right onto 50th and proceed to Fifth Avenue.
2010 New Jersey Saint Patrick's Day Parades
While New York may be known for the Grand-daddy of St. Patrick's Day parades, New Jersey has a fair share of our own! Simply click the city or location of your choice from the list below to be redirected to the page containing dates and more information for that specific parade.
2010 Atlantic City Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Bayonne Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Belmar Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Bergen County Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Hackettstown Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Hoboken Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Highlands Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Jersey City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
2010 Kearny (West Hudson) Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Keyport Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Keansburg Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Morristown Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Mount Holly Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Newark Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Nutley Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 North Wildwood Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Ringwood Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Robbinsville Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Ocean County Seaside Heights Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Somerville Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 South Amboy Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Sussex County Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Trenton Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Union County Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 West Orange Saint Patrick's Day Parade
2010 Woodbridge Saint Patrick's Day Parade
This list has been supplied by St. Patrick's Day Parade website: http://www.saintpatricksdayparade.com
Erin Go Bragh!
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Great list and info!
When does it start?!
Thanks for all the information, going to be in NYC for ST Patrick's Day and looking forward to the parade. Fingers crossed it doesn't rain!
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