Check out the best St. Patrick’s Day Parades in Monmouth and
Belmar – Lake Como, NJ – St. Patrick’s Day Parade
One of the largest St Patrick’s Day Parades in NJ. Starts at 12:30 PM, from the western end of Lake Como at 22nd Ave and North Blvd and proceeds along Main St, past the reviewing stand on 9th Ave. Parade is held rain, shine, snow, sleet etc.
Where: Sunday, March 2, 2025: @12:30pm Belmar, NJ
E-mail: [email protected]
The parade route will march along West Main St. from Mclean Street to the Elk’s Lodge.
Where:Sunday, March 16, 2025; at 12:30pm, Downtown Freehold
Highlands 20th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
A trophy will be presented to the winner in four (4) categories;
Best of Show, Most Original, Prettiest and the Best Apparatus
Where/When: Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2pm
Ocean County/Seaside Heights, NJ – Parade
Parade starts at 12:00 on Saturday, March 8th from the Boulevard. Starting from J-Street and heading north to Carteret Ave.
Arrive early to secure your parking spot and take advantage of the lots around the Boulevard.
Where/When: Saturday, March 8th, Seaside NJ
Our Favorite St Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Cooked for You:

Ocean County:
- Frankie’s– Frankie’s in Point Pleasant, NJ, serves tender and flavorful corned beef, often featured in classic deli-style sandwiches and hearty pub fare.
- Klee’s Bar & Grill– Get your Irish on at this one-time speakeasy, where corned beef comes with boiled parsley potatoes, steamed cabbage, honey-glazed carrots and housemade soda bread ($23.99). 101 Boulevard; 732-830-1996, kleesbarandgrill.com.
- Doyle’s Pour House– Doyle’s Pour House serves delicious, tender corned beef, often featured in classic Irish dishes like Reubens and corned beef platters, paired with hearty sides and a great selection of beers.
- Calloway’s Restaurant and Bar – Calloway’s in West Creek, NJ, is known for its flavorful corned beef, often served in generous portions with traditional sides, making it a local favorite for hearty, comforting meals.
- Caffery’s Tavern- The restaurant and bar’s regular menu features a corned beef and cabbage platter with potatoes steamed in beer ($22); 440 Route 9, Forked River section; 609-693-6613, caffreystavern.com
- Lenny’s Colonial Ranch in Point Pleasant-The market is offering a to-go dinner of corned beef brisket with a wedge of cabbage, butter-boiled red potatoes and carrots, and rye bread or Irish soda bread ($14.99). 3108 Bridge Ave.; 732-899-7766, colonialranchmarket.com.

Monmouth County:
- Kelly’s Tavern– With more than 70 years of experience cooking this dish, Kelly’s is a popular choice for corned beef served with boiled potatoes, cabbage, rye bread and butter ($20). 43 Route 35; 732-775-9517, kellystavernjerseyshore.com.
- St. Stephen’s Green Publick House – St. Stephen’s Green Publick House in Spring Lake, NJ, is a cozy Irish pub known for its authentic corned beef and cabbage, warm atmosphere, and a great selection of drinks, including Guinness on tap.
- Harrigan’s Pub– Harrigan’s Pub in Sea Girt, NJ, is known for its tender, flavorful corned beef, served in classic Irish dishes like corned beef and cabbage or piled high on sandwiches.
- Dublin House– The Dublin House in Red Bank, NJ, serves delicious, tender corned beef, featured in traditional Irish dishes like corned beef and cabbage, Reuben sandwiches, and hearty platters.
- Huddy’s Inn-With a history of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day that goes back 30 years, the restaurant will serve a corned beef and cabbage platter with red bliss potatoes and Irish soda bread ($19). 20 County Road 537 E., 732-431-0194, huddysinn.com.
- The Irish Rail-The Irish Rail in Manasquan, NJ, offers corned beef dishes like the Reuben (corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island on rye) and a Corned Beef Sandwich with various cheese options; for the latest menu, visit their website or call 732-223-9300.
Cheers to an amazing St. Patty’s Day, we hope you enjoy!
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