{"id":9572,"date":"2025-02-26T02:51:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T02:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newyorktour1.com\/blog\/?p=9572"},"modified":"2025-03-28T09:54:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T09:54:28","slug":"8-ways-to-celebrate-saint-patricks-day-in-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/8-ways-to-celebrate-saint-patricks-day-in-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you happen to be in town for St. Patrick\u2019s Day, get ready for one of the city\u2019s wildest, rowdiest and most fun days of the year. There\u2019s no other city in America that celebrates the holidays like New York and the same can be said for St. Paddy\u2019s Day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York is one of the top destinations in the world for St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations. You can celebrate by wearing green or by grabbing an ale at a pub \u2014 but those aren\u2019t the only ways to get in on the fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily (see what I did right there?), there are many other festive activities happening around the city that you won\u2019t want to miss. Check out all the different ways you can celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day this year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. NYC St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This famous celebration takes place every year on March 17 in Manhattan. The NYC St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade<\/a> is one of the world\u2019s largest parades, with over 200,000 marchers and millions of spectators. It\u2019s also one of the oldest \u2014 the first parade was on March 17, 1762. Throughout the years, the parade has been dedicated to honoring Irish history and culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2002, the parade honored those who assisted in the 9\/11 attacks. At one point during that parade, everyone paused for two minutes and faced south where the World Trade Center towers once stood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planning to go? The parade kicks off every year at 11 a.m. and ends around 4:30 p.m. It runs along Fifth Avenue. It begins at 44th Street, marching uptown, past St. Patrick\u2019s Cathedral<\/a>, and ending near the American Irish Historical Society at 79th Street. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want to get a spot close to the street. tAnywhere along the route is an ideal place to stand, but the earlier you arrive, the closer to Fifth Avenue you will be, and the better your view will be as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than floats, onlookers will see bands, dancers, police, firefighters, and military service members. Floats and cars are actually prohibited within the parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something else that\u2019s prohibited: alcohol. Leave your Guinness at home. By law, no one is allowed to bring alcohol to watch the parade, but this also helps with it being a good event for families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to avoid the crowds, you can view the parade live on NBCNewYork.com<\/a> and NYCstpatricksparade.org<\/a>. You can also watch on NBC 4 New York and YouTube. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Learn about Irish immigrants at Ellis Island<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If a parade sounds a bit too rowdy and crowded, try something more educational \u2014 but still exciting \u2014 for St. Patrick\u2019s Day. You can visit Ellis Island to learn about the Irish immigrants who came through this famous entry point on their way to a new life in America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t

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One of these early immigrants was Annie Moore. In fact, she was the first person to be processed through Ellis Island, arriving there from Ireland in 1892. She arrived with her two brothers to meet her parents, who were already living in the United States. You can see a statue of her today inside the Ellis Island Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join our Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour<\/a> on St. Patrick\u2019s Day to soak in two of New York\u2019s premier tourist attractions. As a bonus, you\u2019ll get a local tour guide who knows all about Ellis Island and is happy to answer any questions you may have. Tour Ellis Island with your guide to learn more about this immigration site before entering the three-floor museum to explore more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While in the museum, you can learn more about the history of the island and all the people who once came through this historic place. If you want to be more prepared before your visit or have ancestors you want to look up, you can search for people\u2019s names at Ellis Island<\/a> ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Join a pub crawl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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For a more traditional approach, spend the day drinking away throughout many of the bars in the city. The Official St. Patrick\u2019s Day Luck of the Irish Pub Crawl<\/a> features a large number of deals and events that you can get involved in, at a very reasonable price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, 50 bars participate, meaning you will have a wide selection to choose from once the festivities are in full swing. This year\u2019s participating venues include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n