New York City St. Patrick's Day Breakfast Reception & Parade
March in the world's largest St. Patrick's Day parade!
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On Thursday, March 17, 2022, alumni, family, and friends are invited to join the College for a special pre-parade traditional Irish breakfast reception at Connolly's Pub and Restaurant, near the parade formation. The breakfast buffet will be available at 10:00 a.m. and is $40 for alumni & friends, $35 for Graduates of the Last Decade (2012-2021), and $25 for students (cost includes sash and a special gift). Children five and under are free.
For updated NYC indoor dining requirements, visit the NYC Health page.
Following the breakfast, the Manhattan College contingent will be led by President Brennan O'Donnell, along with the award-winning Manhattan College Pipes & Drums. Assembly will start at 11:30 a.m. To march with Manhattan, purchase a sash from the Gaelic Society for $5, available at the line of march.
10:00 a.m. | Pre-parade Breakfast
Connolly's Pub & Restaurant
121 W. 45th St., between 6th & 7th Ave.
New York, NY
11:30 a.m. | Parade Assembly
W. 45th Street at 5th Avenue. (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
Post Parade Meet-up | East End Bar & Grill
1672 Third Avenue, New York, NY
Everyone is invited to continue the St. Patrick's Day celebration at the Jasper-owned East End Bar & Grill (1672 3rd Avenue, between 93rd/94th, New York, NY) for a meet-up after the parade! Food and drinks can be purchased at the venue. Show your Jasper pride by wearing Manhattan College gear and get $1 off drinks throughout the night.
Transportation: Coach bus departs campus (Gaelic Park - W. 240th Street & Tibbett Avenue) at 8:45 a.m. for students, members of the Pipe Band, select members of the Gaelic Society, the AFROTC Color Guard, and the College Community. Limited seats are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
This is a family-friendly parade, and we are judged throughout the route. The Manhattan College contingent has consistently received high marks from the judges, including best Pipes and Drums and second place in the "Best Marching Unit" college category. So help us earn the top prize again this year! For a list of rules, visit the parade website.