Sláinte! South Jersey is gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day with plenty of fun and festivities – from parades to bar crawls – to enjoy whether you’re Irish or not.
Camden County’s St. Patrick’s Parade
March 2
Watch string bands, bagpipes, Irish dancers and more during the New Jersey Irish Society and Camden County’s St. Patrick’s Parade. The parade begins at 1 pm from Martin’s Lake (Baynes Ave. and Johnson Blvd.), and local restaurants will be offering specials and live entertainment. For more information, visit the website.
Irish Parade & Festival
March 1
Mt. Holly comes to life with Irish dancers, pipers, bands, mummers and more for a truly musical St. Patrick’s Day parade. The parade starts at 1 pm and travels along High St, and ends with a festival at the corner of High St. and Washington St., featuring beer and wine, bands, food and 50/50 tickets. For more information, visit the website.
Shake the Shamrock Week
March 7 – 15
Brigantine celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a full week of events, starting with a bar crawl (the Leprechaun Chase) through town on Friday, and ending with a parade – and lots of festivities around town – on Saturday. For a full schedule of events, visit the website.
Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 8
Irish pride heads down the Boardwalk during Atlantic City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring a mile of pipers, musicians, dancers and more. The parade begins around 1 pm from 500 Boardwalk and is expected to last around 3 hours. For more information, visit the website.
The Original St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 8
That’s right, the original. Hamilton hosts their annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade with its Grand Marshal, 2025 Miss St. Patrick and plenty of performers. The parade starts at the Nottingham Fire House at 11 am. For more information, visit the website.
St. Patrick’s Plunge
March 15
Plunge into St. Patrick’s Day with a weekend full of events, including a beef and beer (iykyk) fundraiser, a boozy brunch, a 5K run and a polar plunge in Cape May. The weekend costs $100 per person, and a full schedule is available on the website.
North Wildwood St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
March 15
Wildwood’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is packed with special guests, Color Guards, school bands, Pipe Brigades and more. The parade heads north on Atlantic Avenue from North Wildwood City Hall following a ceremony at noon. For more information, visit the website.
Sea Isle City St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
March 15
Before watching the Sea Isle City parade, check out the Best Dressed Contest – and maybe even enter yourself – hosted at Kix at 2 pm. The parade starts at 3:30 pm from 83rd and E. Landis Ave. For more information, visit the website.
