NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025: A Guide to the Festivities

Get ready for the 264th NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade! This year's parade promises to be a spectacular event, with 150,000 marchers and 2 million spectators expected. Here's everything you need to know:

Parade Details

• Date: Monday, March 17, 2025
• Time: 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Route: Starting at 5th Avenue and 44th Street, the parade will proceed past St. Patrick's Cathedral and Central Park, ending at 5th Avenue and 79th Street.
  <img src="https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2024/03/932/524/GettyImages-stpatricks-day-1.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Spectators at the St. Patrick's Day Parade">
• Grand Marshal: Michael Benn, longtime chairman of the Queens County St. Patrick’s Day Parade
• Attendees: Expect local politicians, marching bands, pipe and drum ensembles, and NYPD delegations. <img src="https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2025/03/932/524/gettyimages-2089985050.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Bagpipers at the St. Patrick's Day Parade">

Weather Forecast

Expect rainy conditions in the morning, easing up later in the day. Scattered showers are possible throughout the day, but the parade is still ON!

Street Closures

Widespread street closures will be in effect throughout Manhattan. Plan your route accordingly! Check the following tables for a full list:

Formation Areas:

<table> <tr><th>Street</th><th>Between</th></tr> <tr><td>Vanderbilt Avenue</td><td>43rd Street and 46th Street</td></tr> <tr><td>44th Street</td><td>Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue</td></tr> <tr><td>45th Street</td><td>Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue</td></tr> <tr><td>46th Street</td><td>Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue</td></tr> <tr><td>47th Street</td><td>Park Avenue and 6th Avenue</td></tr> <tr><td>48th Street</td><td>Park Avenue and 6th Avenue</td></tr> </table>

Parade Route:

<table> <tr><th>Street</th><th>Between</th></tr> <tr><td>5th Avenue</td><td>43rd Street and 79th Street</td></tr> </table>

...(rest of street closures table)

Transportation

The MTA will increase service on the LIRR, Metro-North, and subways. The Lexington Avenue Line (4, 5, 6) offers the best access. Check new.mta.info for real-time updates.

FAQs

For more information, visit https://www.nycstpatricksparade.org/faq-frequently-asked-questions/.