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17-03-2025
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2025 NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade map, time, street closures
The Brief New York City is celebrating its 264th annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Monday. The parade, marching along 5th Avenue, begins on 43rd Street and ends on 79th. It's one of the oldest and largest parades in the U.S., drawing in 2 million spectators. NEW YORK - Rain or shine, New York City's 5th Avenue is going green and orange! 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. It's one of the oldest and largest parades in the U.S., dating back to 1762, 14 years before the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Here's everything New Yorkers need to know about this year's parade, including times, a parade map, and street closures: What we know The parade began at 11 a.m. and ends around 4:30 p.m. The parade starts at 5th Avenue at 44th Street in Midtown, marches past St. Patrick's Cathedral and Central Park before ending at 5th Avenue and 79th Street on the Upper East Side. Formation will take place on 43rd through 48th Streets along parts of Vanderbilt, 6th and Park Avenues. Drivers should be aware: There is no crosstown traffic route from 43rd through 84th Streets. Click here to jump to street closures. What you can do If you plan to watch this year's parade in person, organizers say you'll get the best views along 5th Avenue. This year, plan to arrive early! In these rainy conditions, many spectators will bring umbrellas, leaving less room for crowds. Spectators can find more FAQs here. A bevy of local politicians, from the mayor to the governor, are expected to walk the route along with school marching bands and traditional Irish pipe and drum ensembles and delegations from the New York Police Department and other organizations. The grand marshal of this year's parade in New York City is Michael Benn, the longtime chairman of the Queens County St. Patrick's Parade held in Rockaway Beach. New York City is experiencing wet and windy conditions from the remnants of this weekend's cross-country storm. According to FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods, conditions will remain rainy throughout the morning, but conditions will start to ease up. NYC may see a few more scattered showers throughout the day, but they won't be as intense as the early morning. Despite the conditions, parade organizers say the celebrations are a-go! While the parade draws massive crowds, it will also cause widespread street closures throughout Manhattan, from Midtown to the Upper East Side. Full List of Street Closures: Vanderbilt Avenue between 43rd Street and 46th Street 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 5th Avenue between 43rd Street and 79th Street 5th Avenue between 79th Street and 84th Street 79th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue 80th Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue 81st Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue 82nd Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue 83rd Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue 84th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue 43rd Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue 49th Street between Madison Avenue and Rockefeller Plaza 50th Street between Madison Avenue and Rockefeller Plaza 51st Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue 54th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue 57th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue 59th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue 62nd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue 63rd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue 64th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue 65th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue 70th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue 71st Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue 72nd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue 78th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue Madison Avenue between 42nd Street and 84th Street Transit Changes: To accommodate the crowds, the MTA will increase service on the LIRR, Metro-North, and NYC Subway: The Lexington Avenue Line (4, 5, 6) provides the best access to the parade. The 5 Av/53 St station (E, M) is a short walk from the parade route. Some stairs at the 77 St (6) station will be enter-only or exit-only. Extra trains will be available before and after the parade. The Grand Central Madison terminal provides easy access near the parade route. Alcohol bans: LIRR bans alcohol from midnight Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday; Metro-North bans alcohol all day Saturday. Expect reroutes on the following lines: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M31, M50, M55, M57, M66, M72, M79 SBS, Q32, and most express buses. Riders should check for real-time updates. The Source This article uses information from parade organizers, the NYPD, the Associated Press, NYC DOT and more.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
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What's the St. Patrick's Day forecast and what it means for parades in NJ, New York City
A powerful March storm sweeping across the nation has the potential to bring severe storms to New Jersey and New York City, which could literally rain on your St. Patrick's Day parade. Most St. Patrick's Day parades across New Jersey fall on Sunday, although a few are on Saturday, while the iconic New York City parade kicks off on the day itself, Monday, March 17. St. Patrick's Day always falls on March 17, which is the date the patron saint of Ireland is believed to have died nearly 1,600 years ago. In 2025, St. Patrick's Day falls on Monday. There are three St. Patrick's Day parades on Saturday in New Jersey, in Union, Morristown and Sea Isle City. In Morristown, there will be areas of drizzle and fog before 11 a.m. with partly sunny skies by afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to reach 55 degrees. Union is expected to have around a 40% change of drizzle in the morning, although skies will be mostly cloudy come afternoon, with highs in the lower 50s. In Sea Isle City, it is expected to be mostly cloudy in the morning with just a 3% chance of rain through the afternoon. Highs will reach 56 degrees, according to Several St. Patrick's Day parades are taking place in New Jersey on Sunday and each step off between noon and 2 p.m. Parades are being held in several towns, including: West Orange, Freehold Borough, West Hudson, Jersey City, Cranford, Bergenfield, Somerville, South Amboy and Clinton. Sunday is gearing up to be a messy day for New Jersey, with a chance of heavy rains and winds throughout the day — but since many parades kick off around noon, revelers may be spared the worst of it. The rain is not expected to arrive until the afternoon, with clouds and gusty winds in the morning, according to the National Weather Service. Potentially severe thunderstorms that could cause damaging winds and heavy rains is expected through the afternoon and into the evening. But before any rain arrives, be aware that the winds will only increase as the day goes on, with winds gusts up to 45 mph across the state Sunday morning, with gusts reaching 65 mph as the storms come in, according to NOAA. It'll also be warm and feel sticky; temperatures are expected to reach into the upper 60s and maybe even 70 in southern parts of New Jersey. The 264th New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade will kick off in Manhattan at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 17. The parade is expected to end around 4:30 p.m. It is a rain or shine event and, in its history, has never been canceled due to weather. Irish eyes will be smiling in Manhattan for their annual parade with the rain expected to clear from the tri-state area by early Monday morning, before the parade kicks off. Expect a thick cloud cover to clear in the morning with some sun by afternoon, with highs reaching into the upper 50s. There is just a 1% chance of rain during the day. Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team. This article originally appeared on Rain in St. Patrick's Day weekend forecast; what it means for parades
