No Luck Of The Irish: St. Patrick's Day Parades Around NJ Postponed Due To Forecast

NEW JERSEY — While the upcoming forecast may help shamrocks emerge throughout the Garden State, several St. Patrick's Day parades got postponed because of Saturday's forecast.

Officials expect rain and some snow to hit New Jersey on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Many around the state have waited years for the St. Patrick's Day parades to return after prior COVID-19 cancelations. Despite the postponements, they likely won't have to wait much longer.

"We’ve waited this long, what’s another week?" said the committee for the Morris County St. Patrick's Day Parade, pushing its Morristown event from Saturday to March 19. Read more: Morris County St. Patrick's Day Parade Postponed

The Ocean County St. Patrick's Day Parade was also set for Saturday. Parade organizers are working with Seaside Heights officials in their hopes to host the parade April 2. Read more: Ocean County St. Patrick's Day Parade Postponed Due To Weather

The Union County parade has been pushed to March 26. Read more: Union County St. Patrick's Parade Postponed Due To Stormy Weather

Perhaps there's a silver lining. Those who are really into St. Patrick's Day parades can now get their fill during several weekends during the next month.

More than a dozen parades for the holiday were planned for this weekend (see a full list here). If you plan on attending a parade Saturday, make sure you check the event's social media pages or website for any postponement announcements.