St. Patrick's Day in New York City is back, lads and lassies! The city is gearing up once again for its annual celebration, one of the largest in the country, and the excitement is palpable.
The parade in New York City is like no other, as the city widely considers it the oldest and biggest parade for the Irish holiday.
From free treats to pub crawls and happy hours, the possibilities are endless when it comes to celebrating on 17 March and taking advantage of the best deals. Just grab your best green ensemble and use this guide to optimize your St. Patrick's Day festivities.
The parade:
The parade begins on Saturday March 16 at 11 AM EST, traversing through Fifth Avenue, starting at 44th Street and ending on 79th Street. A livestream of the event, which sees up to 150,000 marching and has approximately two million viewers, is available to watch on WNBC.com. For more information, go here.
Where to grab free treats, limited edition flavors, and special deals:
© Instagram/Krispy KremeThe full St. Patrick's Day Collection features four new themed donuts that will be available starting March 10, as well as the O'riginal Glazed Donut, which is only available on March 16 and 17. In order to get a donut for free, all you have to do is wear green.
Applebees is bringing back their popular "Saintly Sips," which this year includes the $5 Tipsy Leprechaun and the new $7 Pot O' Gold Daq-A-Rita, plus a Rainbow Lemonade for the non-alcoholic types.
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Get $6 orders of lil' Corned Beef Sliders with Tater Tots for Happy Hour, plus a $9 Leprechaun Stiletto from March 11-17.
If you're anywhere near this niche cult favorite drivethru coffee chain, you're in luck – pick up their new signature drinks, the Shamrock Kicker or the Lucky Rebel till March 17.
Where to go:
© JamesonBecause St. Patrick's Day this year falls on a leap year, Jameson teamed up with comedians Colin Jost and Michael Che for a special Saturday-long celebration of the holiday on March 16. Hit up Times Square Plaza from 5-9 PM for a night of giveaways, entertainment, a "rock drop" at 8 PM, and of course, lots of Jameson, register here.
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New York's Time Out Market is organizing a big shebang on March 17, including a DJ set from 2-5 PM, followed by a performance from the Brooklyn Irish Dance Company. Enjoy $8 pints, or RSVP with their code "DWAI Promo" for 10% off all your food and drink!
Rent your own toasty cabin and drink from a personal mini-keg at Watermark's Pink Pier outdoor bar, the pinkest St. Patrick's Day spot in NYC. Starting at 3pm, we have Guinness Beer-Battered Onion Rings, Irish Slammers, Shepherds Pie, and much more. Visit here for to RSVP for a table.
Keep the party going after the parade at House of Yes!'s All That Glitters party in their new speakeasy dance space, The Onyx Room. Admission is free (yep!) and the epic night will run from 5 PM to 1 AM featuring DJ sets, cocktails, and what they describe as "leprechaun chic."
A pint of beer is a must on the Irish holiday, and this beer garden is making it extra celebratory by offering green beer and green frozen cocktails. Specials include green beer and Guinness pints for $9, Irish Coffees, and green frozen margaritas, all with free admission all week long (March 13-17).
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Other ways to celebrate:
© Alvaro Keding/AMNHA world of green awaits at the American Museum of History's "Garden of Green: Exquisite Jewelry from the Collection of Van Cleef & Arpels," including 44 pieces of green gemstone jewelry on display, extended through the Irish holiday to March 17. Buy a ticket here.
Immerse yourself in Irish culture (for free) thanks to the 10th Annual Irish Arts Center Book Day
The Irish Arts Center partnered with Literature Ireland, the New York City Council, the New York State Assembly, and ADL New York/New Jersey to offer readers thousands of books for free, given out at various locations across the five boroughs, taking place on Friday, March 15.
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