Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day… or at least you can pretend to be by taking part in these fun celebrations! Put on all the green clothing you own, snack on some delicious Irish soda bread and bring along your family and friends to discover the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day in New Jersey.

2016 Jersey City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

Over 20 bands and floats will march along the streets of Jersey City for the 56^th Annual Jersey City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. This year’s Grand Marshal is Bill O’Dea, who will announce the list of Parade Honorees in conjunction with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee of Jersey City. Who doesn’t love the sound of a good bagpipe?

Location: Lincoln Park Jersey City, NJ 07304

Website:  https://www.facebook.com/jcparadecommmittee/?fref=nf

Date: Sunday, March 13^th

Cost: Free

Hoboken’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Looking for a reason to enjoy a glass of green beer? Check out Hoboken’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, which is taking place at more than20 of the city’s best venues. To get the best deal, guests should purchase an 'All Access Pass' from any location, which includes a wristband that grants at least $5 off the admission fee at all participating venues. 

Location: Hoboken, New Jersey

Website: http://hobokenstpatricksday.com/index.php

Date: Saturday, March 5^t

Cost: Varies depending on package choice

Bayonne’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Brunch

This year will be Bayonne’s 35^th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New Jersey. The Grand Marshal, Michael Boyle, has been a member of the Bayonne St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee for over 15 years and has served as Vice Chairman for 10 years. Boyle will be awarded a sash by the parade committee at the Grand Marshal’s Brunch, which adults and kids are welcome to attend. The parade itself will take place on March 20^th at 1PM.

Location: Chandelier Restaurant, 1081 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ

Date: Sunday, February 28^th

Cost: $35 per person/$15 for children 12 and under

St. Patrick’s Day Feast Cooking Class

Who said you can’t make your Irish soda bread and eat it too? Hudson Table will be hosting a hands-on St. Patrick’s Day Feast on Wednesday, March 9^th. Guests will learn how to make traditional Irish dishes like corned beef and cabbage. Just make sure you have a Guinness in hand to wash it all down!

Location: 1403 Clinton Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Website: https://hudsontable.com/schedule/?month=March

Date: Wednesday, March 9^th from 6:30PM – 9:30PM

Cost: $90

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