2018 Guide to East End St. Patrick's Day Parades
St. Patrick’s Day is a month away, but it’s never too early to start making plans to celebrate. Is seeing one parade enough? Some people or so overflowing with Irish pride that they may want to be a part of as many as possible, either way, we’re here to help. We’ve compiled a list of all of the St. Paddy’s parades across the Hamptons and North Fork.
Hamptons
Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When: Saturday, March 10 at 12 p.m.
What: The 51st annual WHB parade will honor Grand Marshal Peter Cuthbert and its theme is hometown heroes. Taking part in the parade is easy and free.
Contact: For more info, check out whbstpats.com or call 631-506-1473.
Am O’Gansett Parade
When: Saturday, March 10 at 12 p.m.
What: The parade starts at Mary’s Marvelous and ends at Stephen Talkhouse on Main Street, Amagansett. The Grand Marshal is Dell Cullum.
Contact: For more info, check out amagansettchamber.org.
Hampton Bays Hibernians St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When: Saturday, March 24 at 11 a.m.
What: The 14th annual Hampton Bays Hibernians parade will honor Grand Marshal Fergus Scully. The route will begin at the Hampton Bays Elementary School and end at the Hampton Atrium parking lot.
Contact: For more info, check out hbaohdivision11.com or call 631-728-9461.
Montauk Friends of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When: Sunday, March 25 at 12 p.m.
What: The 56th annual Montauk Friends of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade will honor Grand Marshal Kathleen Keller and feature MC Rick White. New York’s second largest St. Paddy’s parade kicks off from Edgemere Road then turns on to Main Street. The Montauk Chamber of Commerce will start handing out hot soup at 10 a.m. for those who want to guarantee a good spot to watch the festivities.
Contact: For more info, check out montaukfriendsoferin.org or call 631-668-1107.
North Fork
Cutchogue St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When: Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m.
What: The North Fork Chamber of Commerce will host its 14th annual parade in conjunction with the Cutchogue Fire Department. The route will begin at the Cox Lane traffic light, go down Route 25 and end in Cutchogue village. Any organizations interested in marching should contact parade chairman Joe Corso at the number below.
Contact: For more info, check out cutchoguefiredept.org or call 631-734-5959.
Friends of St. Patrick Parade
When: Sunday, March 11 at 1 p.m.
What: The Friends of St. Patrick are hosting their 68th annual parade. The three-mile long parade starts at 159 Harrison Avenue, Miller Place and ends at 626 North Country Road, Rocky Point. Also, this year’s Queen and Court Contest winners will make their parade debut!
Contact: For more info, check out friendsofstpatrick.org.
Center Moriches St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When: Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m.
What: The parade starts at the corner of Main Street and Lake Avenue and ends on Ocean Avenues. The Grand Marshal is Keith Caputo.
Contact: For more info, check out moricheschamber.org.
Patchogue St. Patrick’s Day Parade and May The Road Rise To Meet Ye 5K Race
When: Sunday, March 18 at 12 p.m.
What: The Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce’s course begins at Finest Fitness and circles Patchogue Lake and ends in downtown Patchogue, where all racers 21+ will receive a free beer. The parade will follow, led by Grand Marshal David Kennedy.
Contact: For more info, check out longislandbrowser.com or call 631-475-4302.
Jamesport East End Emerald Society St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When: Saturday, March 24 at 1 p.m.
What: The East End Emerald Society kicks off its 5th annual parade and will honor Grand Marshal Sean Walter. The parade starts on the corner of North Railroad Avenue and Washington Avenue and ends at the Jamesport Fire Department, rain or shine.
Contact: For more info, check out eastendemeraldsociety.com.