Parade Day Info

The 2026 Morning Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes, West Orange at 9:30am on Sunday, March 15th.   Honorees and organizations are requested to assemble at 9:00am in the front of the church. 

The Parade steps-off promptly at 12:15pm, rain or shine, from the corners of Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Main Street. The Parade route makes it's way north on Main Street and ends at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. 

Complimentary shuttle buses are provided to transport marchers and spectators to the starting location of the Parade at Town Hall.  The buses begin boarding at 10:30am on Mississippi Avenue adjacent to Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Buses will stop promptly at 11:45am. Parking is available but limited at Quigley's Parking Lot next to Mississippi Avenue and the surrounding streets.

On Sunday, March 15th, the annual West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade  will take place on Main Street in Downtown West Orange. Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic at Northfield Avenue (south end) and  Harrison Avenue (north end) from approximately 11:15 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. Eagle Rock Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic at approximately 11:00 a.m. eastbound at Crest Drive (Eagle Rock Reservation) and to all traffic at Mountain Avenue.

Mt. Pleasant Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic at Gregory Avenue, eastbound and to all vehicular traffic at Laird Drive.  Ancillary Streets along the Main Street corridor may also be closed as needed. Emergency No Parking signs will be placed along the Parade Routes and ancillary Streets along the parade route. Vehicles in violation of parking restrictions will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. For questions, please contact the West Orange Police Department at 973-325-4000.

In case of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1. For all other non-emergency related issues, please contact the West Orange Police Department at 973-325-4000.

Due to our insurance rider, animals are not allowed to participate in the Parade. Service animals are exempt. 

• What if it rains?  The Parade will only be postponed or canceled due to extreme weather events...a little rain doesn't stop the show. 

• Where is a good place to watch the Parade?  There are wonderful viewing spots all along the Parade route on Main Street  you truly can’t go wrong! If you’d like to hear the names of the marching groups and bands as they pass, be sure to visit one of our two announcing grandstands: CVS Parking Lot (across from the Community House) and In front of Degnan House near Eagle Rock Avenue.  Both locations offer a fantastic vantage point to enjoy the excitement and listen to for your favorite group or band as they march by!

• Will there be food along the Parade Route? Yes! There are several restaurants and convenience stores located along Main Street where you can grab food and refreshments during the Parade. Please note: Any street food vendor wishing to operate along the route must obtain a permit through the West Orange Health Department at (973) 325-4120. The West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, Inc is not involved in, nor responsible for, any food vendor operations.

• Where can I go to the restroom? Portable restrooms are located in the Parking of Town Hall at 66 Main St. and Quigley's Parking lot on Main St. and Harris Ave. 

• Can I just "show up" on Parade Day with my group/organization and march? Unfortunately, no. The Parade requires months of planning and coordination to ensure a safe and well-organized event for everyone involved. Our Adjutant staff works diligently to place all participants in the appropriate divisions to create a smooth and enjoyable marching experience. If your organization would like to participate, we warmly welcome you to apply. Please visit our “Group Form” at the Top of our page to complete and submit the required registration forms.