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Organizers Cancel Hoboken St. Patrick's Day Parade January 13, 2012 / 6:00 PM EST / CBS New York HOBOKEN, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- Irish eyes won't be smiling in Hoboken on St. Patrick's Day this year. The 26th annual Hoboken St. Patrick's Day Parade has been cancelled. The parade committee announced its decision in a letter on Friday morning, putting the responsibility for the decision in the The Hoboken, N.J. St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been canceled by its organizers who said the city’s choice to move the event to a weekday in an effort to cut down on rowdiness was “insulting The city of Hoboken cancelled the annual St. Patrick's Day parade because of drunken rowdiness in recent years, but there will be something to celebrate. The Hoboken St. Patrick’s Parade Committee met earlier this week to discuss what would have been our 26th annual parade. After a long, arduous and sad meeting, the committee has decided to For 25 years, children, seniors and families lined the street as Hoboken kicked off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around the state. The event drew U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Governors, TV stars and national media outlets, but the true luminaries were the countless Hobokenites who were honored by the parade committee. There will not be a St. Patrick’s Day parade in Hoboken, N.J., this year, but organizers say they may go elsewhere to march. The private committee that organizes the parade canceled the 1.1-mile Joseph Garcia, 11 months, at the Hoboken St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2010. The organized LepreCon filled the void in 2012 and every year until it was cancelled in 2021 because of the The Hoboken St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been canceled. The parade committee announced through its website that the event, traditionally planned for the first Saturday in March, can’t Mayor’s comments after parade committee canceled St. Patrick’s Day Parade 01/15/2012 01/22/2021 by SmartyJones Many people may not have seen the comments of Mayor Dawn Zimmer after the Hoboken St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee cancelled the parade this year. The Hoboken St. Patrick’s Day parade dates back to the 1980s, but after being permanently halted in 2012, some St. Paddy’s events in Hoboken have become somewhat controversial. What was once a day that celebrated a 26-year tradition and hosted NJ’s biggest parade, turned into a day filled with arrests, public drunkenness, and chaos for On Saturday, March 4th, the Hoboken Business Alliance (HBA) will host a St. Patrick’s Day float that will travel through the Mile Square, making stops along the way for performances at three locations known for their heavy foot traffic. It is a celebration of Irish music and heritage. Original Hoboken St. Patrick’s Day Bar Event – Cancelled The Basics. Parade Start Time: 1 p.m. at the corner of 14 th & Washington Street. (But it really isn't about the parade). The St. Patrick's Day celebrations at local drinking establishments Hoboken St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl. Everyone is excited about St Patricks Day in Hoboken! On Saturday March 15th 2025 the city of Hoboken will be packed with party goers partying in their green outfits to celebrate St Patricks Day! Don’t miss out on this amazing pub crawl event and get your ticket while supplies last! March 16th — St. Patrick’s Day Bar Party Shamrock at The Shannon | 106 1st Street. On March 16th at 5PM, The Shannon in Hoboken will host a festive bar party for all St. Patrick’s Day lovers. Locals can expect St. Patrick’s Day-themed drinks, lively music, and more. Attendees are encouraged to wear their greenest attire. The same coalition of Hoboken bars and restaurants got together to organize the Original Hoboken St. Patrick’s Day Bar Event in 2023, which ended up being canceled. The same group who planned these events also got together to host HoHoHoboken in December 2022 and December 2023 to provide an alternative celebration to SantaCon. Guests can get their faces painted with shamrocks and other St. Patrick’s Day looks yet to be announced. This event is free and more info can be found here. March 17th — Hoboken St. Patrick’s Block Party | Multiple Locations. Guests can come dressed in their St. Patrick’s Day gear and celebrate at multiple Hoboken bars from 12PM to 8PM. Bar Crawl LIVE - Your top choice for unforgettable pub crawl experiences! Explore epic-themed events, from Halloween Bar Crawl to Official Pride Bar Crawls, Taco & Tequila Bar Crawls, Ugly Sweater Bar Crawls, and St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawls - Join us nationwide for the best bar-hopping adventures, making memories that last a lifetime. NEW YORK (WCBS 880/1010 WINS)-- Two St. Patrick's Day parades took place in the Tri-State area on Saturday -- one in Hoboken and the other in Queens. The mayor of Cork, Ireland joined Mayor On Saturday, March 15th, Hoboken transforms into the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day celebration! There’s no better way to embrace the festivities than with our Official Hoboken St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl. This vibrant event combines lively energy, great drinks, and the unmistakable charm of Hoboken’s bar scene.
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