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Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade

New Jersey's oldest St. Patrick's Day parade, stepping off in downtown Newark with pipe bands, school marching bands, dancers and community groups.

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Irish and Celtic · Newark, Essex County

Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade is an Irish and Celtic celebration in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, with a verified date of March 12, 2027.

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When
Fri, Mar 12, 2027
Weekday/Friday before St. Patrick's Day
Grandstand 12:00 PM; step-off 1:00 PM
Where
Downtown Newark parade route
Start: Mulberry St & Lafayette St (by Prudential Center)
Newark, NJ 07102 · Essex County
Directions
Admission
Free
Free to watch
Organized by
Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, Inc.
Nonprofit
Established 1936; 91st in 2026
Official siteDirections

What to expect

  • Grandstand ceremony at noon
  • Pipe and drum bands
  • Castlerea Brass and Reed Band from Ireland (2026)
  • Investiture celebration for honorees

2026 Confirmed

2026 parade date from organizer site.

2027 Confirmed

92nd Newark St. Patrick's Day Parade, Friday, March 12, 2027, downtown Newark.

Lineup

  • Grand Marshal Jack Doll (2026)

Plan your visit

Transit
Near Newark Penn Station

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Sources

Details checked against the organizer’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.