Celebrate Irish heritage and local spirit! From parades to eats, drinks, and shopping, support neighborhood businesses while enjoying festive fun. Parades are happening almost every weekend in March, and there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate and keep it local.
Kickoff Weekend – Sunday, March 1, 2026
East Islip – 61st Annual John P. Reilly East Islip St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026, 2 PM. Begins near East Islip Public Library, travels west along Main Street past St. Mary’s Church, and ends at Irish Lane.
Mineola – 76th Annual Parade, 1 PM. Mass at 10 AM at the Irish American Society Center (297 Willis Ave); lineup in Garden City before step-off.
Bethpage – 34th Annual Parade, 12 PM. The route travels Central Avenue to Stewart Avenue, Burkhardt Avenue, and Broadway, ending in the town center, honoring the 2026 Grand Marshals Brian Durr and Gus Tsiorvas.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Kings Park – 16th Annual Parade, 12 PM. Starts at Lou Avenue and Pulaski Road, proceeds along Main Street to Old Dock Road near William T. Rogers Middle School.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Huntington Village – 92nd Annual Parade, 2 PM. Begins north of the Huntington train station along New York Avenue onto Main Street; known as Long Island’s oldest and largest parade.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Bay Shore & Brightwaters – 2 PM from Saxon Avenue along Main Street/Montauk Highway.
St. James – 41st Annual Parade, 1 PM. From Woodlawn Avenue to Lake Avenue and the train station.
Massapequa – Massapequa Chamber 2nd Annual Parade, 11 AM along Broadway (between North Elm Street and Veterans Boulevard), running along Broadway between Jerusalem Ave. and Veterans Blvd. The event features Brian Kilmeade as the Grand Marshal.
New Hyde Park – 4th Annual Parade, 10 AM eastbound on Jericho Turnpike ending at Fire Headquarters.
Westhampton Beach – 58th Annual Parade, 12 PM along Montauk Highway near Oneck Lane.
Cutchogue – 20th Annual Parade, 2 PM, from Cox Lane down Route 25 into the village.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Rocky Point & Miller Place – 74th Annual Parade, 1 PM. Begins at Route 25A & Harrison Avenue, ending at Broadway & North Country Road.
Bayport & Blue Point – 36th Annual Parade, 11 AM along Montauk Highway.
Center Moriches – 22nd Annual Parade, 2 PM, centered near Our Lady Queen of Apostles School.
Farmingdale – Annual Parade, 2 PM. Parade steps off from Northside School & proceeds south along Main Street to the Village Green in downtown Farmingdale. Main Street will be temporarily closed for the parade.
Wantagh – 6th Annual Parade, 2 PM, led by the Wantagh Fire Department. The 2026 Grand Marshal is the Wantagh Fire Department.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Brentwood – Annual Parade, 1 PM starting at Washington Avenue & Clark Street, ending at Ross Park.
Rockville Centre – 30th Annual Parade, 12 PM, beginning near the North Sunrise Highway municipal parking area.
Lindenhurst – 5th Annual Parade, 12 PM. 2026 Parade Grand Marshal Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney.
Hampton Bays – Annual Parade, 11 AM, starting at the American Legion on Ponquogue Avenue.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Ronkonkoma – 36th Annual Parade, 2 PM, beginning at AMVETS Post 48 on Hawkins Avenue.
Patchogue Village – Annual Parade, 12 PM, through downtown along Main Street.
Glen Cove – 38th Annual Parade, 1 PM, through downtown streets and Village Square.
Babylon Village – 4th Annual Parade, 2 PM, led by this year’s Grand Marshal, dance instructor Patti Love. Parade route from Deer Park Avenue south toward Main Street.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Jamesport – 12th Annual Parade, 1 PM, from North Railroad & Washington Avenues to the firehouse.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Montauk – 64th Annual Parade, 12 PM, along Edgemere Street and Main Street.
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