Food, Drinks, and Music: St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Morristown

On March 9, 2019, Morristown, NJ will host thousands at the town’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Whether you are coming to Morristown's parade day for fun with the family or to celebrate in the local pubs and restaurants, here is some information to make your parade day in Morristown a success.

The parade begins at noon at Morristown Town Hall 200 South Street, and road closures can be expected a half hour before. There is a pre-parade mass in celebration of Saint Patrick at 10 am at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 91 Maple Avenue, Morristown, NJ. From Irish step dancing, bands, to school and youth groups, the parade is a great place to celebrate with family and friends. For logistics and information on the schedule of events, pre-parade activities, and the parade route visit http://paradeday.com/.

For music, food and fun you can’t go wrong along South Street, where South Street Social (party starts at 9 am), Revolution (doors open at 10 am), or Iron Bar (doors open at 10 am) are sure to draw crowds, but here are a few local choices that stand out on parade day.

Grasshopper Off the Green, 41-43 Morris St, (doors open at 9 am), bagpipes, live music and traditional Irish breakfast fare make the Grasshopper a essential stop along your parade route.
Dublin Pub, 4 Pine Street, for Irish coffee, Guinness and authentic live Irish music from the Celtic Rebels, the Dublin Pub is the real deal on parade day and should not be missed.
Famished Frog, 18 Washington St, a local town sports bar and live music venue is counting down to parade day with live music plans and drinks pouring from early in the morning.

Wherever you choose to celebrate in Morristown, NJ, parade day is not to be missed.