Dress in green and hit the streets from Albany to Westchester to take part in these St. Patrick’s Day events in the Hudson Valley. Instead of fighting through the crowd to catch a glimpse of the storied New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade, march your way through these towns in the region to celebrate the Irish holiday in style.
Albany County
Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Lexington and Central Avenue, Albany
March 15, 2 p.m.
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Albany’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns for another year of Irish revelry. Parade-day events commence with a traditional service at Albany’s Blessed Sacrament Church in the morning, followed by a reception with Irish music, bread, and coffee. After, the parade begins its march at 2 p.m. Plus, pick up parade merch to don your own festive attire.
Columbia County
St. Patrick’s Day Pint Fest
Old Klaverack Brewery, Hudson
March 15, 12-10 p.m.Â
Celebrate the Irish holiday with great beer, Irish fare, and festive tunes at Old Klaverack Brewery. The pint fest opens to the Mug Club at 12 p.m. and the general public at 2 p.m. Grab a pint, try the corned beef and cabbage pizza special, and enjoy live music from The Deal Breakers.
Dutchess County
Beacon St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Green
Main Street, Beacon
March 8, 12 p.m.
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Bagpipers, local business floats, and emerald-clad participants march down Beacon’s main drag in this lucky little parade. After, hit up one of Beacon’s many bars, restaurants, and art gallery’s for even more fun in the riverside city.
Greene County
Blackthorne Resort’s St. Patrick’s Pub Crawl
Blackthorne Resort, East Durham
March 15-16
Celebrate the holiday right “in the heart of the Irish Catskills” at Blackthorne Resort. When you stay at the resort over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, you’ll enjoy a pub crawl with multiple stops throughout the surrounding towns and villages, a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner, live entertainment, and a delicious Sunday brunch.
East Durham St. Patrick’s Day Parade
East Durham
March 16, 1 p.m.Â
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Known as a mini Ireland itself, East Durham kicks off its St. Patrick’s Day parade at 1 p.m. starting at the MJQ Irish Cultural Center and ending at Five Furlongs Tavern. This year’s Grand Marshals are Colleen McGrath Fenlon and Dermot Fenlon.
Orange County
Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Bourbon Street Bar & Grill, Monroe
March 15, 2 p.m.
Don’t have the stamina for a long afternoon of marching? Hit the Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Monroe, which will feature bagpipers, Irish fare, and drinks at Bourbon Street Bar and Grill afterwards.
48th Annual Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Orange County Government Center, Goshen
March 16
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This year’s 2025 Grand Marshal William Michael Coffey leads the way at the Orange County parade. Enjoy a beautiful afternoon of Irish heritage and community in the historic village of Goshen.
2025 Wallkill St. Patrick’s Day Parade
John G. Borden Middle School, Wallkill
March 23, 2 p.m.
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Join the town of Wallkill in celebrating the Irish holiday at the 38th annual parade. Make sure to grab corned beef and a glass of Guinness before the parade kicks off the festivities at 1 p.m.
2025 St. Pat’s Ramble Parade
Village of Montgomery
March 22, 1 p.m.
Get outside and head to the 12th annual St. Pat’s Ramble Parade in the Village of Montgomery. The ramble commences at 1 p.m. with bagpipes, Irish step dancing, and much more.
Putnam County
Northern Westchester/Putnam St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Mahopac
Route 6, Mahopac
March 9, 1 p.m.Â
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The 48th annual Northern Westchester/Putnam County St. Patrick’s Day parade—the third largest in New York State—comes to downtown Mahopac. Don your best green and walk along Route 6 starting at 1 p.m.
Rensselaer County
Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival
Hoosick Falls Historic District
March 15, 12 p.m.Â
Come one and come all! Hoosick Falls hosts its very own themed festival on March 15. The parade kicks off at noon with oodles of authentic Irish food, music, dance, and vendors lining the streets for this day of celebration.
Rockland County
Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Pearl River
March 23, 1:30 p.m.Â
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Come rain or come shine, the Rockland County Ancient Order of Hibernians invites you to the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Every year, tens of thousands of people across the Rockland County region join in a celebration of Irish tradition and heritage.
Ulster County
37th Annual Shamrock Run
Academy Green, Kingston
March 16, 12:50 p.m.
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Join Ulster’s running community and celebrate the March holiday with a two-mile run. This year, the race will benefit the Ulster County SPCA.
Kingston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Kingston
March 16, 1 p.m.
Kingston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back! Following the Shamrock Run, the parade kicks off at 1 p.m. and will be hosted by Grand Marshal Bill Sutton.
Westchester County
White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade
White Plains
March 8, 12 p.m.
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Now in its 26th year, the White Plains parade kicks off at noon on March 8. This year’s Grand Marshal is Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York. The parade honors deserving honorees who trace their heritage back to Ireland.
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