Most of these local events are very affordable or FREE, ideal for families, and appropriate for everyone from first-generation Irish-Americans to those who just want to be Irish for a day.
Click links below for details, including parade routes, dates, times, and more.
Irish Dance for Children — Huntington Station
Sunday, March 3
Enjoy a performance by teachers and students of the Mulvihill-Lynch Studio of Irish Dance at the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site.
St. Patrick’s Day East Islip Parade – East Islip
Sunday, March 3rd
The parade starts at 2pm. FREE EVENT
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Stony Brook
Sunday, March 3rd
Enjoy live Irish music and dance from 1:30 -4:30 pm at The Ward Melville Heritage Organization Educational and Cultural Center. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12.
Irish Heritage Cooking — Bayville
Tuesday, March 5th
Join Chef Barbara Sheridan for this Irish cooking class at Bayville Library. We suggest going hungry as there will be plenty of food to sample. $5 entry fee, advanced purchase required.
Over the Rainbow Cupcakes – Huntington Station
Wednesday, March 6th
Kids grades K – 5 are invited to come decorate St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes at the Huntington Station Library. Advanced registration is required. FREE EVENT
Bay Shore-Brightwaters Parade — Bay Shore
Saturday, March 9th
The parade starts at 2 pm rain or shine. FREE EVENT
Cutchogue St. Patrick’s Day Parade — Cutchogue
Saturday, March 9th
Join local merchants, sports teams, and the Cutchogue Fire Department at the North Fork’s largest parade, stepping off at 2pm. FREE EVENT
52nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade — Westhampton Beach
Saturday, March 9th
The East End community recognizes Irish-American traditions and its hometown heroes. The theme for the 2019 Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be “Dawg Days of Summer. FREE EVENT
Bayport-Blue Point Parade — Bayport
Sunday, March 10th
Celebrate Irish heritage at this parade down Montauk Highway beginning at 11am. FREE EVENT
Huntington St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Huntington Village
Sunday, March 10th
The 85th edition of the parade begins near the Huntington Long Island Rail Road station. Be sure to arrive early, more than 50,000 people are expected to attend this year. FREE EVENT
St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt – Babylon
Friday, March 15th
The Babylon Library will be hosting themed crafts between 3 and 4:30 pm, including a leprechaun scavenger hunt. No Registration required. FREE EVENT
St. Patrick’s Day Parade – St. James
Saturday, March 16th
Parade Starts at 1pm. The parade goes along Lake Avenue. from Woodlawn to Railroad Avenue. FREE EVENT
Friends of St. Patrick Parade — Miller Place-Rocky Point
Sunday, March 17th
The 68th annual parade starts along Harrison Avenue in Miller Place and ends at North Country Road in Rocky Point. FREE EVENT
“May the Road Rise to Meet Ye” 5K Run, Walk and Parade – Patchogue
Sunday, March 17th
The Patchogue parade is unique in that it starts with the annual running of the May the Road Rise to Meet Ye 5k at 11:55am with the parade following immediately. The Parade runs along Main Street from Route 112 east to West Avenue FREE EVENT
Friends of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Montauk
Sunday, March 24th
Montauk’s parade is one of the largest St. Patrick’s parades in New York State. Be sure to arrive early for a good spot. FREE EVENT
Ronkonkoma St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Ronkonkoma
Sunday, March 24th
The parade starts at 2 pm on the corner of Patchogue-Holbrook Road and Portion Road. FREE EVENT
Sixth Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Jamesport
Saturday, March 30th
Complete your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations by watching the Mattituck Irish Step Dancers, Cathy Stringer Horse Show and more as they march down North Railroad Avenue and Washington Avenue. The parade starts at 1 pm. FREE EVENT
