Hampton Bays St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled For 2024

HAMPTON BAYS, NY — A beloved annual tradition will not take place this year in Hampton Bays.

According to a post on the Hampton Bays Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade Facebook page, the Hampton Bays St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has decided to postpone the 2024 St Patrick’s Day Parade.

"We are already planning to be back bigger and better next year with a tentative date of Saturday, March 22, 2025," the announcement said.

"We understand that so many people look forward to the parade and apologize to everyone in the community for this unforeseen circumstance. The parade committee will be actively seeking new members in the coming months with the goal of restoring the St Patrick’s Day Parade and implementing a long term plan for continued success for generations to come," the notice read. "Thank you to everyone for your continued support and understanding regarding this difficult decision."

The announcement was signed the Hampton Bays St Patrick's Day Parade Committee.

According to the Hampton Bays Hiberians, the first Hampton Bays St. Patrick's Day Parade was held in 2006 and organized by members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Michael Collins Division 11 of Hampton Bays. Division 11, formed in April, 2001, was the first AOH divisionon the East End of Long Island, the Hiberians said.

"The parade attracts thousands of spectators each year and features an array of entertainment from pipe bands, school marching bands, community organizations, business floats, fire departments and more," organizers said.