St. Patrick's Day & Irish Culture events in NYC this week

Whether you have Irish blood or simply love the culture, St. Patrick's Day is a chance to celebrate one of Ireland's patron saints with parades, traditional foods, green attire, and more. Here is our round up of family-friendly Irish culture event picks in NYC this month. Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

All weekend, 10am-5pm – Upper West Side

St. Patrick's Day at Children's Museum of Manhattan (ages 2-10)
Celebrate Irish Culture, and the beautiful green landscapes of Ireland through our special St. Patrick’s Day programs!

Sunday, March 16, 9:30am – Bay Ridge

Brooklyn St. Patrick's 5K & 10K Run/Walk in Bay Ridge
Celebrate St. Patrick's with a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon! Out & Back scenic boardwalk running comes with amazing views of the Verrazzano Bridge so be sure to grab a selfie - and if you don't, our volunteers will capture the moment for you!

Sunday, March 16, 10:30-11:30am – Boerum Hill

Pot of Gold Leprechaun Party at The Craft Studio (ages 2.5-12)
Join us for a crafty Leprechaun party! Complete with sneaky little crafts and fun games! Adult participation is required! Fun for the whole family!

Sunday, March 16, 11am-2pm – Bronx

Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Join for the Throgg's Neck, Bronx St. Patrick's Parade with Lavender and Green Alliance. Get ready for a day filled with Irish pride, music, community, solidarity, and fun.

Sunday, March 16, 12pm – FiDi

Irish Flag Raising at Bowling Green Park
Join the mayor and other city officials at Bowling Green Park for the raising of the Irish Flag on Sunday, March 16th, at noon. This solemn ceremony honors the Irish community and celebrates the diversity of NYC as we prepare for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade.

Sunday, March 16, 1pm – South Park Slope

50th Annual Brooklyn St. Patrick's Parade
The Annual Brooklyn St. Patrick's Parade in Park Slope is the oldest St. Patrick's Parade in Brooklyn. The event features music, marching bands, face painting, antique cars, Irish Dancers, and much more.

Sunday, March 16, 4pm – Hell's Kitchen

The StepCrew at Irish Arts Center
The StepCrew is a virtuosic and joyous journey through three styles of percussive dance: Irish, tap, and Ottawa Valley step dancing. Created and performed by Cara Butler and the Pilatzke Brothers, Jon and Nathan Pilatzke—longtime touring members of the Chieftains—these champion dancers and fiddlers unite with a five-piece band to take you from a house party in an old Irish cottage, to a lamplit sidewalk in New York City, to a French Canadian lumber camp in Quebec, in our boisterous St. Patrick’s Eve celebration.

Sunday, March 16, 5-8pm – Park Slope

Irish Ceili and Contra Dance for St. Pats at Camp Friendship
Join for an amazing evening of Contra and Irish Ceili dancing with live music from Meghan Mette’s fiddle and Brendan Hearn’s guitar and cello. They'll have Irish teaching and calling from the team at the Brooklyn Irish Dance Co. and Contra calling from our very own Carl Levine!⁠

Monday, March 17, starting 8am – Multiple locations including Bay Ridge

13th Annual Book Day at Irish Arts Center

Every St. Patrick’s Day, we celebrate with the most cherished of Irish traditions: sharing our stories. This year, as we look ahead to our production of The United States vs Ulysses, a play about the court case surrounding the publication of James Joyce’s Ulysses in this country, we’ll shine a light on other authors whose works have been banned throughout history, including Edna O'Brien and Samuel Beckett, alongside titles by some of our favorite Irish, Irish American, and NYC writers. Come get YOUR free book at any Book Day pop-up station across the city. The IAC family of volunteers, staff, sponsors and supporters, along with our partners at the New York City Council, will be out from 8am until the books run out!

Monday, March 17, 11am on – Park Slope

St. Patrick's Day at The Dram Shop in Park Slope
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at The Dram Shop Bar with great food & drink specials!

Monday, March 17, 6:30pm – DUMBO

St. Patrick's Day Celebration with Brooklyn Irish Dance Co. at Time Out Market
Join Time Out for a lively celebration filled with fun, food, and festive drinks! Enjoy all-day drink specials. As always, they will have a special performance from The Brooklyn Irish Dance Company on our rooftop stage at 6:30 PM.

Monday, March 17, 11am – Midtown East

264th NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade
The New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade™ is the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world. The first parade was held on March 17, 1762 — fourteen years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Approximately 150,000 people march in the parade, which draws about 2 million spectators. The Parade begins on 5th Avenue at 44th St. and ends on 5th Ave. at 79th St. For those unable to attend in person, the parade is broadcast live at 11 AM on NBC 4 New York.

Monday, March 17, 3-9pm – Long Island City

"40 Shades of Green" St. Patrick's Day Gathering at New York Irish Center
Back by popular demand, NY Irish Center's "40 Shades of Green" returns for its third annual St Patrick's Day cultural feast. Chosen by Time Out NY as the #2 Top St Patrick's Day activity in New York, this remarkable cavalcade of local and international performers and personalities runs a continuous six hours from 3 pm to 9 pm, as the NY Irish Center happily assumes the mantle of official hub of St. Patrick’s Day cultural activity.

Monday, March 17, 3-4pm – Carroll Gardens

St. Paddy's Slime and Seek at Brooklearn (ages 4-7)
Drop the kids (4-7 years) for a fun-filled St. Patrick's Day celebration! Get ready for a magical adventure full of clues, rainbows, and, of course, a bit of mischief. 👀 What to Expect: Search for hidden clues to find the pot of gold! Craft your very own rainbow masterpiece! Create a sneaky slime trap to try and catch a leprechaun! It's going to be a slime-tastic day of fun, laughter, and a bit of luck! Don’t miss out on the St. Patrick’s fun!

Monday, March 17, 4-5pm – Sunset Park

Kids Create: St. Patrick's Day Music Craft at Sunset Park Library (ages 0-12)
Join for an afternoon of musical arts and crafts. We will be making mini harps and bodhráns to celebrate the holiday. Children ages 0-12 are welcome and all materials will be provided.

Monday, March 17, 4:30-5pm – DUMBO

St. Patrick Sunset Storytime at Fontainhas
Wear some green and bring some luck to Adams Street Library's sunset story time on St. Patrick's Day! All ages are welcome!

Tuesday, March 18, 10:45-11:45am and 3-4pm – Carroll Gardens

St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Bash at Brooklearn in Carroll Gardens (ages 0-7)
Get ready to sham-rock and roll at our St. Patrick’s Day bash, inspired by the whimsical tale: “How to Catch a Leprechaun” by Adam Wallace! Join us for a giggle-filled story time that’s bound to bring out your silly side. We’ll dive into some lucky crafts that will let your creativity shine brighter than a pot of gold! And don’t forget to bust out your best moves as we boogie down to some groovy tunes! We’ll end the day with 15 minutes of open play in our colorful playroom, where the magic of imagination comes to life!

Sunday, March 23, 1pm – Bay Ridge

30th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade/
For over a quarter of a century, the Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade has made its mark on the history of Bay Ridge Brooklyn. The Parade was the brainchild of the late Gene Reilly in 1994, owner of the former Lief Erickson Pub on 5th Avenue. He wanted to share the Celtic culture and love of Irish Heritage. He believed there was a need and desire for this, and always room for one more parade in New York City. The parade will run along 3rd Avenue: Starting at Marine Avenue/3rd Ave and down to 67th Street.