Raindate? Ocean County St. Patrick's Parade Committee Eyeing Forecast

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — With the possibility of rain in the weather forecast for Saturday, the Ocean County St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee said it is keeping an eye on the situation and considering the options.

In a post on the Ocean County St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee's Facebook page, parade committee president Tomas King said the group was set to meet Wednesday to discuss whether to try to reschedule.

"We ask that you please be patient as this is a difficult decision to postpone an event of this size and one we do not take it lightly," King said. "We would need to reach out to the local officials to confirm the alternative date."

"At this time there is no official determination and we hope you can please bear with us," King said.

The forecast for Saturday is calling for a 50 percent chance of rain and a high of 44 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

The AccuWeather forecast is for snow flurries in the morning and a high temperature of 42 degrees.

King said once the committee makes its decision it will make an announcement.

The parade was postponed in 2022 when heavy storms moved in for the weekend before St. Patrick's Day.