Some N.J. St. Patrick’s Day parades postpone due to weather, others will go on. Here’s the list.
A previous version of this story was published on March 2.
New Jersey is gearing up for an almost full roster of St. Patrick’s Day parades following two years of cancellations and disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Though St. Patrick’s Day always is on March 17, parades and other celebrations typically occur on weekends and during the first three weeks of the month.
Only two of 28 parades surveyed by NJ Advance Media have been canceled due to coronavirus concerns. But others have postponed, citing a nasty winter storm expected to cross North Jersey this weekend.
Below is a list of New Jersey’s St. Patrick’s Day parades in 2022.
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Asbury Park
The 8th annual Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade is on Sunday, March 13, at 1 p.m.
Organizers announced Feb. 4 that John McGillion, who died in 2020, has been named grand marshal. McGillion was one of the parade’s founders.
Bayonne
The Bayonne St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Sunday, March 20, at 1 p.m.
Bergenfield
The 40th annual Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Sunday, March 13, at 2 p.m.
Clinton
The Hunterdon County St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m.
Freehold
The FBAC St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Sunday, March 13, at 1 p.m.
Hamilton
The Original St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Hamilton is Saturday, March 12, at 1 p.m.
Hackettstown
The 13th annual Hackettstown St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Sunday, March 13, at 3:30 p.m.
Highlands
The 18th annual Highlands St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Saturday, March 19, at 2 p.m.
Organizers say the parade will “highlight Irish culture,” with nearly 100 marching units including bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, and floats.
Jersey City
Jersey City’s parade is on Sunday, March 13, at 12:30 p.m.
Keyport
The Keyport St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Saturday, March 19, at 1 p.m.
Morristown
The Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been postponed due to expected severe weather. The new 2022 date is Saturday, March 19 at noon
North Wildwood
The North Wildwood St Patrick’s Day Parade is Saturday, March 12, starting with a ceremony at noon.
Ringwood
The Ringwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade is on Saturday, March 26, at 1 p.m.
Rumson
The Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Sunday, March 13, at 1 p.m.
Seaside Heights
The Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade was postponed due to expected severe weather. The new date is expected to be Saturday, April 2, but organizers are awaiting final approval.
Somerville
The 29th annual Somerville St. Patrick’s Day parade is Sunday, March 13, at 1:30 p.m. This year’s grand marshal is New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan.
South Amboy
The South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Sunday, March 20, at 2 p.m.
Union Township
The Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been rescheduled due to expected severe weather. The new date is Saturday, March 26. It is the parade’s 25th anniversary.
West Orange
The 69th annual West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Sunday, March 13, at 12:15 p.m.
Woodbridge
The America Irish Association of Woodbridge’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Sunday, March 13, at 1:30 p.m.
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Katie Kausch may be reached at kkausch@njadvancemedia.com.