It’s time to dust off your green gear, March 17th is nearly here! St. Paddy’s began as a religious feast day in the 17th century to commemorate St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, but has since evolved into a day of merriment with a variety of festivals and events the world over. St. Patrick’s Day is a day to celebrate Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, and lots and lots of green! Everyone’s a little bit Irish on St. Paddy’s… take a look below for your guide to Saint Patrick’s Day in Hunterdon County!
Celtic Music at Hunterdon Library
Where: Hunterdon Library North County Branch meeting room
65 Halstead St, Clinton
When: March 9 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Na’Bodach (Gaelic for “not old men”) finishes off the North County Branch Saturday Winter Concert Series with a celebration of Celtic music in time for St. Patty’s Day. Call (908) 730-6262 for tickets.
Hunterdon County St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Where: Main Street, Clinton
When: Sunday, March 10, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (FSSP), the 2019 Hunterdon County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Main Street in Clinton on Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. The parade features more than 50 marching bands. including five pipe and drum bands and the North Hunterdon High School Marching Band. An all-ages after party hosted by the FSSP will be held at the Red Mill Museum.
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St. Patrick’s Day at Red Mill Museum
Where: The Red Mill Museum Village
56 Main Street, Clinton
When: Sunday March 10, 2019
After the parade, join the St. Patrick’s Day festivities at the Red Mill Museum which include activities, crafts, treats and traditional Irish fiddle music.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations at Cryan’s Tavern
Where: Cryan’s Tavern
2 Beaver Avenue, Annandale
When: March 10th – March 17th
Cryan’s has scheduled 2 weeks of St. Patrick’s Day entertainment. The lineup includes:
March 10 – Open at 10:30 a.m. for breakfast before the parade, then the Celtic Rebel Band performs after the Clinton St. Patrick’s Parade
March 16 –Michael Craig Band 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
March 17 – Musician Jimmy Farrell kicks off the day at 1 p.m. Celtic Rebel Band appears from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Party at Arties – St. Patty’s with Suburban Disturbance
Where: Artie’s Bar and Grill
1121 Route 12, Frenchtown
When: Saturday, March 16 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations at The Shipp Inn
Where: The Ship Inn Restaurant and Brewery
61 Bridge Street, Milford
When: Saturday, March 16th 8 p.m.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Eve with Celtic rock music from Na’Bodach, plus Irish food and drink specials.
When: Sunday, March 17 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
Singing and storytelling duo Lynn and Tony Hughes will perform. The bartenders will be mixing Irish drinks, and the kitchen will offer their Irish best!
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