New York City prepares for St. Patrick's Day celebrations

New York City is gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this weekend, culminating in the annual parade on March 17, 2025. Over 150,000 marchers will participate along Fifth Avenue, with festivities expected to attract millions of spectators. The parade will start at 11 a.m. and end around 4:30 p.m., with Fifth Avenue closed between 44th and 79th Streets. Spectators can watch in person or tune in on WNBC and Cozi TV. In addition to the parade, various bar crawls and events will take place throughout the city. Notable gatherings include a block party on Stone Street and family-friendly activities like a Sober St. Patrick’s Day event and a cultural marathon at the New York Irish Center.