St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in New Jersey: Bar Crawls, Parades and More

Where to imbibe, celebrate and enjoy live music this month.

Friends dressed in St. Patrick's Day garb toasting beers
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St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Willow Creek Winery in Cape May

📅: Friday, March 14-Sunday, March 16 (11:30 am-5 pm)
📍: Willow Creek Winery, Cape May
ℹ️: This fest features Irish dancers, pipe and drum corps, live music, and food and drink specials, plus an artisan market.

St. Patrick’s Day Festivities in Jersey City

📅: Friday, March 14, Saturday, March 15 & Monday, March 17
📍: Various locations in Jersey City
ℹ️: Jersey City’s festivities kick off with a party on March 14 in Grove Square, followed by pub crawls on March 15 and 17.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Morristown

📅: Saturday, March 15 (noon)
📍: Parade steps off at South Street in Morristown

St. Patrick’s Day at Toms River Brewing

📅: Saturday, March 15 (1 pm)
📍: Toms River Brewing, Toms River
ℹ️: Corned beef from Harry’s Smokin’ BBQ food truck, Irish music and beer are on tap.

St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawls in Hoboken

📅: Saturday, March 15 & Monday, March 17
📍: Various locations in Hoboken
ℹ️: Hoboken bars are offering drink specials, Irish cuisine, music and more.

St. Paddy’s Pub Crawl in Haddon Township

📅: Saturday, March 15 & Monday, March 17 (2-10 pm)
📍: Various locations in Haddon Township
ℹ️: Ten bars are participating in this event with Celtic music, dancing and beer, plus free jitney service.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in West Orange

📅: Sunday, March 16 (Mass at 9 am; parade at 12:15 pm)
📍: Mass at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Orange; parade steps off at corners of Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Main Street in West Orange

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Freehold

📅: Sunday, March 16 (12:30 pm)
📍: Parade steps off at 62 West Main Street

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