Luck of The Irish Casino Night
A fun-filled night with a buffet, open bar, and DJ may end with a pot of gold if you play your cards right! East Wind Inn, 720 New York 25A, East Lobby, Wading River friendsofstpatrick.org $75 (all profits benefit the Rocky Point Parade) 7-11 p.m. Mar. 2.
Kings Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Featuring bagpipe bands, elaborate floats, and hundreds of enthusiastic marchers, come celebrate the luck of the Irish with Grand Marshal Sean Gann! Kings Park St.Patrick’s Day Parade, corner of Lou Avenue and Pulaski Rd., Smithtown kpstpat.com 12 p.m. Mar. 3.
East Islip St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Opting for some classic rock ’n’ roll in addition to traditional Irish ballads, this Paddy’s Day Parade will feature local rock band J Haus to make for a St.Patrick’s party! East Islip St.Patrick’s Day Parade, Main St., East Islip greaterlongisland.com 3 p.m. Mar. 3.
Mineola St. Patrick’s Day Parade
After you enjoy the parade swing by the Irish American Society Center for good food, music, and dancing! Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens Inc., 297 Willets Ave., Mineola irishamericansoc.com 5$ to enter Center 12 p.m. Mar. 4.
27th Annual Bethpage St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Hosted by Free Players Drum & Bugle Corps. The parade route is approximately 1 mile long, Central Ave to Stewart Ave to Burkhardt Ave and right down Broadway to the Reviewing stand. 2 p.m. Mar. 4.
Bay Shore Brightwaters St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Blend in with the sea of green at Bay Shores annual St.Patty’s celebration! Bands and baton twirlers will be abound in this community gathering sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Patrick’s Parade of Greater Bay Shore, Inc, Saxon Ave., Bay Shore stpatricksparadebsbw.com 2 p.m. Mar. 10.
St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Get Shamrocked at the 5th Annual Huntington Bar Crawl! Not only will the Crawl allow you to sample Huntington’s premiere bar scene but St. Patrick himself would have approved as profits will benefit children with cancer. Long Island Social Events, Huntington (exact location TBD) kidsneedmore.org $25 + $2-4$ per drink 2-8 p.m. Mar. 10.
Patchogue St. Paddy’s Day Bar Crawl
Irish Ales and Lagers will be flowing at Patchogues second annual Bar Crawl! With profits going to the “Kids Need More” Foundation you can feed your spirit and enjoy the spirits! Long Island Social Events, Patchogue (exact location TBD) kidsneedmore.org $25 + $2-4$ per drink 1-7 p.m. Mar. 10
Huntington St. Patrick’s Parade
Come and join 50,000 others in the 84-year-long tradition that has become Huntington’s annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade! Famous for its elaborate floats and massive bands, this celebration is also the largest and longest running Saint Patrick’s Parade on the Island. The Ancient Order of Hibernians, North of New York Ave. 110 & Broadway, Huntington Station huntingtonhibernian.com 2 p.m. Mar. 11.
Rocky Point St.Patrick’s Day Parade
Founded in 1949, this historic parade brings tens of thousands together each year to celebrate the community in an elaborate show of marchers, dancers, and musicians. Friends of St.Patrick, Route 25A, Miller Place friendsofstpatrick.org 1 p.m. Mar. 11.
6th Annual Farmingdale St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Following the Parade festivities explore the many downtown merchants, restaurants & spots, for great deals & specials! Plus Shamrock Photo Op’s On The Village Green! Main St., Farmingdale. farmingdalenychamber.org 1 p.m. Mar. 11.
Ronkonkoma St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Grand Marshal John Feal. Parade starts at the corner of Portion Rd & Patchogue-Holbrook Rd. 2 p.m. Mar. 11.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dating Social
Dance a jig with your true love to be at this St.Paddy’s themed evening for singles! RSVP by Mar. 15. Houlihan’s Restaurant, 725 Merrick Ave., Westbury. 3$ + cost of meal, 6-9 p.m. Mar. 17.
St. Patrick’s Day 4 Miler and Fun Run
With a complimentary breakfast and top three prizes for each age category, you may be lucky enough to sprint past a Leprechaun! Townwide Fund of Huntington, 1 Mill Dam Rd., Huntington townwidefund.org 8:30 a.m. Mar. 17.
St. James St. Patrick’s Day Parade
This parade will have the whole family grinning ear to ear with antique cars, scout troops, dance groups, and piper and marching bands to celebrate good Ole’ St.Patrick’s Day! St.James Chamber of Commerce, Woodlawn Avenue, St.James stjameschamber.org 1 p.m. Mar. 17.
Spring Fling St.Patty’s Day Singles Dinner and Dance
With a three course meal, DJ, and dancing the luck of the Irish will be on your side this date night! Residence Marriott 9 Gerhard Rd., Planeview 7-in-heaven.com $44-$49 6:30-10:30 p.m. Mar. 17.
Glen Cove St.Patrick’s Day Parade
One of the premier St.Patrick’s celebrations on Long Island, this renowned Parade boasts talented marching bands and beautiful floats! Glen Cove St.Patrick’s Day Parade, 4 School St., Glen Cove gcirishparade.com 1-3 p.m. Mar. 18.
May The Road Rise Up to Meet Ye 5k
Cheered on by hundreds of spirited spectators start off the St.Patty’s Day festivities bright and early with this annual 5k run and walk! Finest Fitness, 208 East Main St., Patchogue maytheroadriseuptomeetye5k.com Check in 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Race 9:55 a.m. Mar. 19.
Rockville Centre St.Patrick Parade March
Known as the Parade that “cares and shares” all profits raised by this celebration are divided between three charities to keep with the St.Patrick’s day spirit. Rockville Centre St.Patrick Parade March, 265 Sunrise Highway ~ Suite 1-350, Rockville Centre rvcstpatrick.com $40 12 p.m. Mar. 24.
Montauk St.Patrick’s Day Parade
Located along the water, this picturesque Parade is the second largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade on the Island with an estimated 40,000 spectators attending annually! Montauk Friends of Erin, Edgmere Rd., Montauk montaukfriendsoferin.org 11:30 a.m. Mar. 25.
