NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025: Everything You Need to Know
New York City's iconic St. Patrick's Day Parade, celebrating its 264th year, is back! This year's parade promises to be a spectacular display of Irish heritage and culture.
Parade Route and Time
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Fifth Avenue, starting at East 44th Street and heading north to East 79th Street.
Transportation and Road Closures
Getting there: The MTA recommends using the 4/5/6 subway lines. They will be adding extra trains on the LIRR and Metro-North.
Road closures: Expect significant traffic delays. The NYC Department of Transportation will be closing numerous streets along the parade route and in surrounding areas. See the full list of closures here.
Where to Watch
The best viewing spots are along Fifth Avenue. Arrive early for the best view!
How to Watch on TV and Online
Catch the parade live on:
- WNBC (Channel 4): 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Cozi TV: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- NBCNewYork.com
- NBC New York app (iOS and Android)
- NBC New York streaming channel (Peacock, The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Xumo Play, Amazon Fire, Google TV, Freevee, TCL, and Local Now)
Grand Marshal
This year's Grand Marshal is Michael A. Benn, longtime chairman of the Queens County St. Patrickās Parade.
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