Press Release 8/5/22

SOUTH AMBOY – The City of South Amboy, in conjunction with the South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, announced that it will host the second annual Irish Festival on Saturday, October 1, 2022 (rain date will be Sunday, October 2) 2pm to 8:30 pm at the Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, John T O’Leary Blvd., South Amboy.   

The festival, which is free to the public, will include performances by “Irish America’s Favorite Son” Andy Cooney, The Willie Lynch Band “which brings a great time for all ages”, as well as demonstrations by the The D. B. Kelly Pipes and Drums, the Lynn Academy Of Irish Dance and Fitzgerald School of Irish Dance.   Food and craft vendors will offer a wide variety of specialty items and a special Kid’s Zone with amusements, puppeteers, music and interactive activities will be available. Adults can enjoy the outdoor beer garden where responsible drinking is encouraged.  A spectacular fireworks display at 8:30 pm will conclude this day of fun, family and entertainment.  

South Amboy Council President Mickey Gross explained, “The South Amboy Parade Committee did a wonderful job coordinating the first annual Irish Festival in conjunction with the City of South Amboy.  The event was well attended, and participants of all ages enjoyed themselves. We are proud to continue this new tradition for our residents and surrounding community members and hope to provide a bigger and better event this October.” 

All vendors must pre-register to participate in the festival by contacting Parade Committee co-chair Jay Elliot at elliotj@southamboy.nj.gov Event updates, including parking and shuttle bus information/routes can be found at www.southamboyparade.com.