Parade, Festival, Live Music & More: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Spring has officially arrived.

As we welcome a new season and start the weekend, there are plenty of events to check out around Monmouth County.

Whether you’re looking to keep the St. Patrick’s Day celebration going with a parade, enjoy some live music, go shopping, or see a show, here are six local events you can check out this weekend:

Highlands 21st St. Patrick’s Day Parade

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Parade starts at Waterwitch Avenue
• Details: For those looking to keep the St. Patrick’s Day celebration going, you can enjoy the Highlands Business Partnership’s annual parade, with nearly 100 marching units, Irish dancers, floats and more.

Emo Night Brooklyn

• Date: Saturday
• Location: The Stone Pony (913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park)
• Details: Enjoy this late-night DJ-based dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams at The Stone Pony. 21+ admitted, tickets required.

Vintage Clothing Market & DJ Bilo

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Asbury Park Brewery (614 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park)
• Details: Check out second-hand designer clothes, unique brands and more at Asbury Park Brewery’s Vintage Clothing Market (feat. DJ Bilo).

Maple Syrup Festival

• Dates: Saturday & Sunday
• Location: Happy Day Farm (106 Iron Ore Road, Manalapan)
• Details: Enjoy tours, farm-fresh maple syrup and more at Happy Day Farm’s Maple Syrup Festival. Tickets sold at the door.

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat In The Hat — Live On Stage

• Date: Sunday
• Location: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre (99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank)
• Details: For those looking for family-friendly activities this weekend, you can check out the “World’s Number 1 ‘The Cat in the Hat’ show” for an experience you won’t forget. Tickets required.

Paint The Pony Purple

• Date: Sunday
• Location: The Stone Pony (913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park)
• Details: This Battle of the Bands-style benefit concert helps raise awareness and support for those living with epilepsy. Attendees will be able to experience nonstop live performances and interactive experiences, and have access to free educational resources provided by event sponsors. Tickets required.