CityGuy

What is everyone up to for St. Pattys day? What are some good places to go if anyone knows?

lauren

My friends and I are going to find a few cool, fun irish pubs to go to on St. Patrick's Day. Not sure exactly where yet but could fill you in on the details later!

Or let me know if there are any cool places near Grand Central Station since i have out of town friends coming in to join in the festivities.

CityGuy

Check out some places that the New York Magazine listed as places to go for the St. Patty's Day Pub Crawl. My personal favorite is McSorley's.

CityGuy

Time And Place

Often regarded as the most popular parade in New York City, the St. Patrick's Day Parade is not to be missed. The first official St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City was held in 1766 by Irish military men serving in the American colonies. The parade goes up 5th Avenue from 44th to 86th Streets. Despite not allowing floats, autos or exhibits, there are over 150,000 marchers every year.

The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on March 17th, starting at 11:00 a.m. on 5th Avenue around 44th Street. Toward the north end of the St. Patrick's Day Parade route are the best viewing spots: you can avoid the crowds that throng the sidewalks below 59th Street. The upper steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art provide a great view or you can get a close-up view of the marchers where the St. Patrick's Day Parade turns east on 86th Street. The St. Patrick's Day Parade ends at 86th Street, around 2 or 3 p.m.

nycking

McSorleys is a great Irish dive bar that I go to often! Problem is that place will be jam packed on St. Patricks day.

CityGuy

So how was everyones St. Pattys day yesterday? Anyone have any interesting stoies??