Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade
WOODBRIDGE – The Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Sunday, March 11 – sponsored by the American Irish Association of Woodbridge – steps-off at 1:30 p.m. from Woodbridge High School, moves to Freeman Street, onto Linden Avenue, to Amboy Ave. (Route 35) to Main Street, concluding in front of Town Hall. Enjoy more than 80 marching units, including traditional Irish Pipe Bands and Step Dancers, Irish-themed parade floats and displays, marching bands representing all three Woodbridge Township high schools, representatives from Township fire departments, first aid and emergency response squads, members of Woodbridge scouting organizations and community, civic, sports, and neighborhood associations. For more information, and a special video, go to the Woodbridge Township website.
Wild, Ancient, Hidden, Gorgeous IRELAND: A Photographic Journey with Joel Simpson
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – On Monday, March 12 at 6:30 PM join professional photographer Joel Simpson of Joel Simpson Photography for a virtual tour of Ireland, both the Republic and Northern Ireland at the Woodbridge Main Library.
Ireland, exudes authenticity: its landscape, alternately lush and stark; its prehistoric, ancient and Medieval sites; its small towns and villages; the rich geology of its breathtaking, rugged coastlines and interior wonders; its “haunted” ruins; its spectacular flora—and its reassuring lack of commercialism.
Simpson drove around the whole island in two different rental cars, seeing both well-known sites and little-known ones, and making discoveries on his own that were not in the guidebooks.
In his 90-minute slide show, Simpson will also talk about important practicalities, itineraries, and things to watch out for, including how to do it on your own and how to do it on a budget. In addition he’ll give some photographic advice.
The program is free and open to all. The Woodbridge Main Library is located at 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ. For more information please see woodbridgelibrary.org or call the Main Library at 732-634-4450.
An Evening with Seamus Kennedy
SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Parade Committee proudly presents a St. Patrick’s Day celebration with Seamus Kennedy. On Friday, March 16, at 7 p.m. at the Community Theatre of South Amboy at South Amboy High School. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Seamus Kennedy has been entertaining audiences across the United States for almost four decades combining music with humor. In this interactive performance, Kennedy invites audiences to sing along to silly lyrics and to jump up and dance to the music of his guitar or bodhrán as he plays a lively Irish jig or reel. Seamus Kennedy’s clear baritone voice delivers on cherished Irish ballads like “Danny Boy. The Community Theatre of South Amboy is located within the South Amboy Middle High School complex at 200 Governor Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy, NJ 08879. To reserve your free ticket visit www.southamboyarts.org Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders through a grant provided by New Jersey State Council on the Arts / Department of State. Free Admission
A.O.H. 70th Anniversary
PERTH AMBOY – The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America Division 3 of Perth Amboy, NJ will celebrate their 70th Year Anniversary on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17, with our annual flag raising at City Hall at 11 a.m. and following with an open house at 12 Noon at 428 Brace Ave. Come over to see what Ireland is like in the States with music, bar, and the best part a complimentary sandwich with the purchase of a beverage. Please stop by and celebrate with us to have a good crowd. Make a donation for the purpose of keeping the Irish Society Alive. Thank you and see you there.
Corned Beef Dinner
SAYREVILLE – There will be a St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Dinner at Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St., Sayreville, NJ on Saturday, March 17, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Cost: Adults: $12.00; Seniors/Students/Children 5-12 $8.00; Children under 5 – Free – Spaghetti & Meatballs. Dinner includes: Corned Beef or Spaghetti & Meatballs, Boiled Cabbage Carrots, Boiled Potatoes Rye Bread or Roll, Beverages Dessert. Take Out Available. For questions or tickets, contact Winsome Melvin 732-432-9072.
South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade
SOUTH AMBOY – The 2018 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be on Sunday, March 18. The 2018 Honorees are: Grand Marshal: Brian J. Kelly; Deputy Grand Marshal: George Fuller. Honorary Grand Marshal: Dennis Doll; Special Honored Guests: Joan Antonucci, Pete and Cathy DiMaggio; Master of Ceremonies: Barry Rosengarten.
Marchers will line up on South Pine Avenue from 12 p.m. -12:30 p.m.
The parade ends on Broadway at the reviewing stage.
Reminder: No open containers. For more information, the complete parade route and a full list of parade rules go to: https://www.southamboyparade.com/
