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Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
New York City celebrates rainy St. Patrick's Day Parade
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 brought a sea of green to Fifth Avenue. More Local News Bands, bagpipes, and the color green filled Manhattan for hours as groups including the FDNY and Gov. Kathy Hochul followed Grand Marshal Michael Benn through the streets. 'The Parade has not been canceled due to bad weather. That said, the Parade has marched in a variety of meteorologic conditions that have included various examples of inclemency,' organizers said. Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
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.
Boston Globe
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
St. Patrick's Day brings boisterous parades and celebrations to New York and other cities
Major celebrations are also planned on Monday in Savannah, Georgia, and other American communities, though some of the cities most transformed by Irish immigration held festivities over the weekend. Chicago's St. Patrick's Day celebration, which is punctuated by turning its namesake river bright green with dye, happened Saturday. Boston and Philadelphia marked the occasion Sunday. Advertisement Across the pond, the Irish capital of Dublin culminates its three-day festival with a parade Monday. Cities such as Liverpool, England, another city transformed by Irish immigration, also host celebrations on the St. Patrick's feast day. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The parades are meant to commemorate Ireland's patron saint but have become a celebration of Irish heritage globally. Festivities on March 17 were popularized by Irish immigrant communities, who in the 19th century faced discrimination and opposition in the U.S. The New York parade dates to 1762 — 14 years before the U.S. Declaration of Independence. It steps off at 11 a.m., heading north along Fifth Avenue and running from East 44th Street to East 79th Street in Manhattan. 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.
The Independent
17-03-2025
- The Independent
St. Patrick's Day brings boisterous parades and celebrations to New York and other cities
St. Patrick's Day, the annual celebration of all things Irish, is being marked in cities across the country on Monday with boisterous parades and celebrations. New York City hosts one of the largest and oldest parades in the United States. The rolling celebration, now in its 264th year, takes place along Manhattan 's famed Fifth Avenue. Some 150,000 take part in the march and 2 million spectators attend each year, according to organizers. Major celebrations are also planned on Monday in Savannah, Georgia, and other American communities, though some of the cities most transformed by Irish immigration held festivities over the weekend. Chicago 's St. Patrick's Day celebration, which is punctuated by turning its namesake river bright green with dye, happened Saturday. Boston and Philadelphia marked the occasion Sunday. Across the pond, the Irish capital of Dublin culminates its three-day festival with a parade Monday. Cities such as Liverpool, England, another city transformed by Irish immigration, also host celebrations on the St. Patrick's feast day. The parades are meant to commemorate Ireland's patron saint but have become a celebration of Irish heritage globally. Festivities on March 17 were popularized by Irish immigrant communities, who in the 19th century faced discrimination and opposition in the U.S. The New York parade dates to 1762 — 14 years before the U.S. Declaration of Independence. It steps off at 11 a.m., heading north along Fifth Avenue and running from East 44th Street to East 79th Street in Manhattan. 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.
Associated Press
17-03-2025
- General
- Associated Press
St. Patrick's Day brings boisterous parades and celebrations to New York and other cities
NEW YORK (AP) — St. Patrick's Day, the annual celebration of all things Irish, is being marked in cities across the country on Monday with boisterous parades and celebrations. New York City hosts one of the largest and oldest parades in the United States. The rolling celebration, now in its 264th year, takes place along Manhattan's famed Fifth Avenue. Some 150,000 take part in the march and 2 million spectators attend each year, according to organizers. Major celebrations are also planned on Monday in Savannah, Georgia, and other American communities, though some of the cities most transformed by Irish immigration held festivities over the weekend. Chicago 's St. Patrick's Day celebration, which is punctuated by turning its namesake river bright green with dye, happened Saturday. Boston and Philadelphia marked the occasion Sunday. Across the pond, the Irish capital of Dublin culminates its three-day festival with a parade Monday. Cities such as Liverpool, England, another city transformed by Irish immigration, also host celebrations on the St. Patrick's feast day. The parades are meant to commemorate Ireland's patron saint but have become a celebration of Irish heritage globally. Festivities on March 17 were popularized by Irish immigrant communities, who in the 19th century faced discrimination and opposition in the U.S. The New York parade dates to 1762 — 14 years before the U.S. Declaration of Independence. It steps off at 11 a.m., heading north along Fifth Avenue and running from East 44th Street to East 79th Street in Manhattan. 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.
