Atlantic City- Who’s in the mood for a parade and paddy? Make Your way to the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk on Saturday, March 9 for the 36th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Get your green on and hang with 50,000 leprechauns who will be shaking their shamrocks! The family friendly parade begins at 1 p.m. at 500 Boardwalk and will trek 2 miles down to Albany Ave. The boards fill up quickly, so get there early for the best viewing spots. Visit ACStPatricksDayParade.com for more information and follow the parade on Facebook at Atlantic City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.
Seventy plus floats and walking groups are expected to participate in this year’s parade! Leading the line will be 2 Grand Marshals — award winning actor Kelsey Grammer and local philanthropic businessman Steve Troiano! Grammer is best known for his iconic roles on TV shows Cheers and Frasier. He also is the founder of Faith American Brewing Company. Troiano is the proprietor of Maynard’s Café in Margate. Maynard’s has been a community staple since 1966 and hosts countless fundraisers each year for organizations such as Adelaide’s Place and for local fire and police departments. Troiano has an unmatched reputation for giving back to the community and being fiercely loyal to his family, friends and employees.
Sponsors include: Chickie & Pete’s, The City of Atlantic City, CRDA, Garden State Outdoor, Good Time Tricycle, Irish Pub, Linwood Country Club, Visit Atlantic City, Jameson, Shore Local, Showboat, South Jersey Transportation Authority, 100.7FM, 103.7FM, 107.3FM, The Yard at Bally’s, Caesars, Hard Rock Casino and Hotel, Harrah’s, Ocean Casino Resort, Tropicana and Resorts Casino Hotel.
The parade is a nonprofit event that celebrates Irish Cultural Heritage and serves as a catalyst for community unity and enjoyment. It also has a positive economic impact on the local businesses of Atlantic City, particularly during the off-season. Parade attendees are encouraged to explore and support the local bars, restaurants, and retailers while visiting the city. This not only adds to the festive atmosphere, but also provides a much-needed boost to the local economy.
Support the parade by buying a raffle ticket for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Ireland! The 8 day/ 7 night excursion begins in Dublin and ventures through Blarney, Killarney, Dingle, Adare, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Kildare and back to Dublin! Tickets are $100 and only 250 tickets are being sold. All proceeds from the fundraiser go toward parade expenses such as providing transportation to the high school bands. Email ACStPatricksDayParadeAC@gmail.com to buy a raffle.
The Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a nonprofit event and 501-C3 certified. The parade is solely organized and managed by a volunteer committee made up of local community members and include: Cathy Burke, Scott Evans, Tim Friel, Jon Henderson, Jamie Hoagland, Denise and Dan Gallagher, Tim Kelly, Sonny McCullough, PJ McGettigan, Jack McGowan and Trish Mooney. If you are interested in supporting or joining the parade line up, please email StPatricksParadeAC@gmail.com.
