GLEN COVE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE THIS SUNDAY MARCH 20thThe 28th Annual Glen Cove St Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 1 p.m. Traditional Irish Pipers perform in the Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade The Parade is the largest annual parade in Glen Cove and a joyous celebration eagerly awaited each spring by all residents of the North Shore and the entire Irish community of Long Island. This year’s Grand Marshal is Paul Long. He will be accompanied by Aides to the Grand Marshal Peter Begley and Regina Begley. The Parade begins to form up at 12 noon in the area of the Finley Middle School on Forest Avenue. It steps off at 1pm, following the usual route through downtown Glen Cove to St. Patrick’s Church. There is very ample parking in the municipal garages and at the end of the parade route. The heart of the parade, as always, will be its exciting mix of marching groups, including many bands of Irish pipers and other marching bands. Further color will be added to the festivities by vintage cars, costumed performers, face painters, fire and police units and much more. The parade is a true community celebration of the coming of Spring with many of our areas’ ethnic organizations, often in costume, taking part. Come, join the fun! For more information, please call 516-782-7494. Click here for parade website Article by The Glen Cove St Patrick's Day Parade Committee |
Parade Route and Directions
Parade Directions and Parking For Parade Participants
There is no parking available at the staging grounds.The school parking areas there are used solely for lining up the marching units and floats and, thus, are closed to all vehicles. There are no exceptions. Convenient parking is available at the Glen Cove Parking Garages on Brewster Street; free shuttle buses are available from there to the beginning of the parade. A free shuttle bus is also available for marchers from the St. Patrick’s Church parking lot at the end of the parade to the staging area.
For Spectators
There are large multilevel parking garages behind the School Street and Glen Street viewing areas of the parade. The garages on the north of School Street may be entered from Brewster Street and the garages on the south side can be entered from Glen Street. Both parking areas give easy access to the School Street and Glen Street viewing areas. All parking is free.
- The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade forms behind the Finley Middle School, Forest Avenue, north of Dosoris Lane.
- The Parade moves from the designated formation areas around the Finley Middle School into Forest Avenue south of Dosoris Lane.
- It then follows Brewster Street to School Street.
- From there it moves into Glen Street
- It then follows Glen Street to the end of Parade Route at St. Patrick’s Church, which is located at the corner of Glen Street and Pearsall Avenue.
Parade Directions and Parking For Parade Participants
There is no parking available at the staging grounds.The school parking areas there are used solely for lining up the marching units and floats and, thus, are closed to all vehicles. There are no exceptions. Convenient parking is available at the Glen Cove Parking Garages on Brewster Street; free shuttle buses are available from there to the beginning of the parade. A free shuttle bus is also available for marchers from the St. Patrick’s Church parking lot at the end of the parade to the staging area.
For Spectators
There are large multilevel parking garages behind the School Street and Glen Street viewing areas of the parade. The garages on the north of School Street may be entered from Brewster Street and the garages on the south side can be entered from Glen Street. Both parking areas give easy access to the School Street and Glen Street viewing areas. All parking is free.