About the Parade

Established in 1762, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City is recognized as the oldest and largest celebration of its kind in the world. Each year, participants from various backgrounds come together to honor Irish culture, complete with music, dance, and vibrant displays.

Street Closures

Anticipating the large influx of attendees, several streets throughout Manhattan will be temporarily closed. Below is the list of affected areas:

Formation Areas

• Vanderbilt Avenue from 43rd to 46th Street
• 44th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 45th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 46th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 47th Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 48th Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue

Parade Route

• 5th Avenue from 43rd to 79th Street

Dispersal Areas

• 5th Avenue from 79th to 84th Street
• 79th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 80th Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 81st Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 82nd Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 83rd Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 84th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue

Additional Road Closures

• 43rd Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 49th Street between Madison Avenue and Rockefeller Plaza
• 50th Street between Madison Avenue and Rockefeller Plaza
• 51st Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 54th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 57th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 59th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 62nd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 63rd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 64th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 65th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 70th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 71st Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 72nd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 78th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
• Madison Avenue from 42nd to 84th Street

Transit Changes

To support the increased number of attendees, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will enhance services across various transit options including the LIRR, Metro-North, and the NYC Subway:

Subway Recommendations

• The Lexington Avenue Line (4, 5, 6) offers the most convenient access to the parade.
• The 5 Av/53 St station (E, M) is also within walking distance to the event.
• Note: Some stairs at the 77 St (6) station will operate on an enter-only or exit-only basis.

LIRR & Metro-North Services

• Additional trains will operate before and after the parade to accommodate travelers.
• Access is made easier via the Grand Central Madison terminal, not far from the parade route.
• Be aware of alcohol restrictions: LIRR prohibits alcohol consumption during midnight Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday, while Metro-North bans it all day Saturday.

Bus Reroutes

Various bus lines will experience rerouting, including:

M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M31, M50, M55, M57, M66, M72, M79 SBS, Q32, as well as many express services.

Patrons are encouraged to visit new.mta.info for real-time updates related to transit changes.