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St. Patrick's Day 2022 in New Jersey: Parades and Family-Friendly Activities

Get your green gear ready for the Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 13. Photo courtesy of the All Aboard Meeting Group
Get your green gear ready for the Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 13. Photo courtesy of the All Aboard Meeting Group
3/4/22 - By Laurie Rein

If your days of rowdy reveling and guzzling green beer are a distant memory, you might find yourself wondering: Are there any kid-friendly St. Patrick's Day activities in NJ? You bet your lucky charms there are! Grab the kids and march on over to one of these great St. Patrick's Day celebrations in New Jersey. Our picks include a slew of FREE parades and St. Patrick's Day celebrations guaranteed to make you feel a wee bit Irish—at least for this month.

Looking for more fun things to do? Be sure to bookmark our Family Activity Calendar, which is filled with family-friendly picks no matter the date.

Be sure to click through to our event listings for all the details, including times and recommended ages, and please check with each venue before stepping out for any COVID protocols.

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Head to the Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 6. Photo courtesy of the the Official Belmar Lake Como St. Patrick's Day Parade
Head to the Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 6. Photo courtesy of the the Official Belmar Lake Como St. Patrick's Day Parade

St. Patrick's Day Events in New Jersey

Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade

Belmar–FREE
Sunday, March 6
Head down to the shore for Belmar's 51st annual parade featuring thousands of marchers, several bands, and festive floats. The parade takes place on Main Street.  READ MORE

Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Seaside Heights–FREE
Saturday, March 12
The Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches down the Boulevard in Seaside Heights. The parade includes floats, local bands, and more.  READ MORE

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration

Sea Isle City–FREE
Saturday, March 12
​Sea Isle City celebrates its rich Irish heritage with the resort’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade along Landis Avenue.   READ MORE

METC St. Patrick's Day Dance Exhibition

Madison
Saturday, March 12
Everyone's favorite Irish holiday has come for 2023. Come to the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts Annex to celebrate Irish culture with Niall O’Leary and friends. The fun includes dancing, singing, and live music. READ MORE

Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade

Rumson–FREE
Sunday, March 13
The 11th annual Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade features bagpipe bands, floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers, classic cars, veteran groups, scouting organizations, non-profit clubs and organizations, schools, novelty acts, and local business and civic groups. READ MORE

Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Woodbridge–FREE
Sunday, March 13
Paint the town green at the Woodbridge St. Patrick's Day Parade, which starts at Woodbridge High School and ends at Woodbridge Town Hall.  READ MORE

Somerville St. Patrick's Day Parade

Somerville–FREE
Sunday, March 13
The 29th annual parade runs along West Main Street. Marching in the parade are local troops, rescue squads, fire departments, and more.  READ MORE

Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Bergenfield–FREE
Sunday, March 13
The 42nd Annual Bergen County St. Patrick's Day Parade begins with a flag-raising ceremony before marching up Washington Avenue. Irish step dancers and bagpipers add to the festive atmosphere. READ MORE

The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 7th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

Clinton–FREE
Sunday, March 13
This annual St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off at 3pm on Main Street in beautiful downtown Clinton, home of the historic Red Mill. The parade has more than 40 marching units, which includes the NJ State Police Pipes and Drums of the Blue and Gold. READ MORE

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Terhune Orchards

Princeton
Sunday, March 13
Toast St. Patrick’s Day at Terhune with Irish tunes of Bill O’Neal and Andy Knootz. All ages can have fun with s’mores and hot cocoa kits, plus light fare of cheese plates, and chips and salsa baskets.  READ MORE

West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade

West Orange–FREE
Sunday, March 13
St. Patrick's Day comes to West Orange with this festive promenade through town. The parade marches down Main Street.  READ MORE

CANCELED-20th Annual Highlands St. Patrick's Day Parade

Highlands–FREE
Saturday, March 19
(Postponed from March) This fun and festive afternoon parade features 100 marching units that include bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, and beautifully decorated floats. READ MORE

Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Morristown–FREE
Saturday, March 19
The parade starts at noon at the Morristown Municipal Building. It proceeds up South Street, around Morristown Green, and ends at Atno Avenue.  READ MORE

Hamilton St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Hamilton–FREE
Saturday, March 19
The St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hamilton begins at the Nottingham Firehouse and makes its way down Nottingham Way.   READ MORE

Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Union–FREE
Saturday, March 26
The parade's festivities begin at noon with festivities in front of the reviewing stand at Morris and Stuyvesant avenues. A kids' zone offers all-ages fun nearby. At 1pm sharp, the parade begins marching. READ MORE

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