New York City Parades

It's a Great Day for the Irish, It's a great day for the fair!
The sidewalks of New York are thick with blarney,
For sure you'd think of New York was ol' Killarney!
It's a great day for the shamrock
For the flags in full array.
We're feeling so inspirish,
Sure because for all the Irish, It's a Great, Great, DAY

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St. Patrick's Day - March 17

Ireland's patron saint drove the snakes out of Ireland and converted the Druid chieftains to Christianity.

St Patrick's Day Parade
When: Tuesday, March 17, 11am
Where: up 5th Ave from 44th to 86th Streets
Tips: A good vantage point is St. Patrick's Cathedral, where the bishop of New York greets the marching pipes and bands... The Insider suggests that you can avoid larger crowds by staying away from "shopping and work-a-day crowds that throng the sidewalks below 59th." ... Don't try to discuss politics with an Irishman and his beer.
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Probably the top Irish heritage parade in the Americas with increasing political overtones, huge crowds and plenty of suds for sale.I t is the oldest parade in America, first held in 1766 by Irishmen in a military unit recruited to serve the American colonies. || by Jim's Deli

Brooklyn Irish American Parade
When: weekend nearest March 17
Where: Park Slope beginning at 15 Street and Prospect Park West.
More Info: Kathleen McDonagh, Parade Chairperson, and Peggy Toner, Parade Co-Chairperson.

Throgs Neck Irish American Parade
When: Usually the Sunday nearest March 17
Where: Lafayette Avenue & E Tremont Avenue to Harding Avenue & Davis Avenue.

"New York City's greatness is tied directly to the millions of immigrants who have come here to build a better life for themselves and their families," the Mayor said. "In doing so they have helped build a great city where we celebrate diversity as the common thread that binds us together. That immigration continues today and it enables us to renew and reinvigorate our City. We will continue to fight the anti-immigrant provisions recently enacted in Washington and we will continue to get the message out that immigration is good for America."
New York Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani 1998

More Parades & Festivals

Phagwah Parade
When: Mid or late March
Where: Liberty Avenue, Queens
The festival, also called Holi, is highly symbolic and based on an ancient Hindu story about the triumph of good over evil. The red powder and water thrown symbolize the blood of a tyrannical king who was ultimately destroyed by a fire.

The Greek Independence Day Parade
When: Sunday closest to March 25 (when Independence Day falls in the Orthodox Lent, the parade is shifted to April or even May)
Where: on 5th Ave to 49th St.
Info: tel: (718) 204-6500 fax: (718) 204-8986
Nice costumes and floats with waving to the audience.

More March Events
These are usual dates & locations. Make sure to confirm ahead of time!

* New York Armory Antiques Show at 7th Regiment Armory in early March. More info: 914-698-3442, 212-472-1180 or Wendy Antique Shows
* Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus runs from mid-March to early April at Madison Square Garden. Barnum & Bailey Circus by Jim's Deli.
* Triple Pier Antiques Show takes place late March at Piers 88, 90 & 92. More info: 212-255-0020 or Stella Shows
* Earth Day - March 20, every year. The celebration at Central Park includes everything from recycling workshops to typical fair activities such as face painting and live music.
* New York International Children's Film Fesitival takes place over two weeks at varous venues throughout the city. Aimed at ages three to 18, but fun for the whole family.
* Arts of Pacific Asia show takes place in late March at Gramercy Park Armory. Exquisite works from over 65 galleries will be on display. Info: 310 455 2886.
* The Directors/New Films Festival, at Walter Reade Theater and Gramercy Theatre, is dedicated to discovering emerging and overlooked artists, newcomers on the verge of mainstream success and distinguished veterans whose work deserves wider recognition. Late March to early April.