Hershey Motel
Please join us at the end of the parade for our Massed Band.
We will be presenting our
40' long American Flag.
Join us for our post parade party Co hosted by The Hershey Motel and your Parade Committee. Come listen as Ballyhaunis
will be your entertainment.
1415 Boulevard, Seaside Heights, NJ
(732) 793-5000 Please call ahead for your hotel reservations.
www.hersheymotel.com
Saint Patrick's Day
Parade Mass
Everyone is invited to join us
on parade day as the parade committee
celebrates our annual mass.
This will be our 40th year
celebrating this tradition.
Mass starts at 10am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
100 Grant Avenue
Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
If you would like to have Dayna Josephine be your photographer, please visit her website: Dayna Josephine
Ocean County
St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee
Facebook page
TOMS RIVER ELKS
IRISH FESTIVAL
VENDOR APPLICAION
Saturday March 11th
Show your Irish Pride on St. Patrick's day.
Come back to
Seaside Heights and enjoy this years parade.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians
Michael Davitt Division
Jackson * Toms River
Meets the Third Monday of the month
at The Pleasant Plains Ambulance Hall
44 Clayton Ave
Toms River New Jersey 08756
For More information,
(609) 489-9221
Click the B 98.5 icon to listen to the live stream of the parade and the Irish Wake.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
TOM KING - PRESIDENT
PATRICK JOCKEL - VICE PRESIDENT
BRIAN MORTON - TREASURER
ROBYN KING - SECRETARY
BERNIE MACKLE - TRUSTEE
ERIN RYAN - TRUSTEE
DENNIS MORTON - TRUSTEE
PEGGY HURLEY - TRUSTEE
PARADE RULES
1.. NO ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED IN THE LINE
OF MARCH OR ALONG THE PARADE ROUTE.
2. FLOATS MUST HAVE A THEME REFLECTING SAINT PATRICK, IRISH OR CELTIC AMERICAN.
3. TO INSURE A STEADY FLOW OF THE PARADE THERE WILL BE NO STOPPING AT THE REVIEWING STAND.
4. ALL SIGNS AND BANNERS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PARADE COORDINATOR BEFORE NOON ON PARADE DAY.
5.BECAUSE OF GROWTH OF OUR PARADE, ALL UNITS MUST MAINTAIN A MAXIMUM OF TWO CAR LENGTHS BETWEEN UNITS. PLEASE COOPERATE WITH PARADE MARSHALLS THEY ARE THERE TO HELP THE PARADE MOVE ALONG IN AN ORDERLY FASHION.
6. BECAUSE OF INSURANCE REGULATIONS, THE THROWING OF CANDY, GUM, TRINKETS, ETC. IS PROHIBITED.
7. NO COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING ON VEHICLES IN THE PARADE, EXCEPT FOR PAID SPONSORS. OUR PLAN IS TO CELEBRATE OUR IRISH HERITAGE AND HAVE A FUN FAMILY EVENT THAT IS SAFE FOR EVERYONE ATTENDING. PLEASE COOPERATE!
8. THE COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE PARTICIPATION IN THE PARADE TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP THEY DEEM TO BE OFFENSIVE ON IN BAD TASTE.
ON THIS DAY, AS WE HONOR ST. PATRICK AND CELEBRATE THE IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE, LET US HAVE FUN, BUT KEEP THE PARADE DIGINIFIED.
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
THE OCEAN COUNTY ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE COMMITTEE, INC.
THOMAS KING, PARADE CHAIRMAN
Irish Heritage Night
Join us as we celebrate the best in Irish culture at Irish Heritage Night!
Please use this link to purchase your tickets directly
from the Blueclaws.
A portion of the ticket sales will go to help support the parade committee.
2023 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Please visit our site an facebook for more updates.
2023 Irish Wake
Hemmingway's: 612 Boulevard, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
Saturday February 18th 3 pm - 8 pm
Entertainment: The John Byrne Band
SATURDAY JANUARY 21, 2023
3 PM – 8 PM
Crabs Claw Fundraiser
601 Grand Central Ave, Lavallette, NJ 08735
Downtown Toms River Irish Festival
Saturday March 4th 12 pm - 6 pm
Entertainment: The Eamon Ryan Band
Toms River Elks Irish Festival
600 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753
Saturday March 25th * 12 pm - 6pm
Kilts on the Course Golf Outing
Friday May 12th 12 pm -6 pm
Lakewood Country Club
145 Country Club Dr, Lakewood, NJ
DOWNTOWN TOMS RIVER IRISH FESTIVAL
VENDOR APPLICATION
Shamrocks by the Sea Irish Festival
Saturday September 23th 2023
10 am - 6 pm
Please come out for our 6th annual
Irish Festival.
Located on the Marina in Sea Side Park.
Sponsored by your St. Patrick's Day parade committee.
Entertainment:
The John Byrne Band
The Eamon Ryan Band
Marty McGuiness
Devrin School of Irish Dance
SOMETHING NEW FOR 2023!!
If you wish to participate in this years parade we now have a new on line application process.
Please click on the button below and it will direct you to new our application page.
We Thank you for your participation. If you have any questions or issues, please email Patrick Jockel at
patrickaoh@hotmail.com
Parade Sponsorships
A great way to show your support and to advertise your company or organization in front of thoushands of people. Click the button below to download your sponsorship form. We thank you for your support.
Please email all Sponsorship applications to: patrickaoh@hotmail.com
PARADE ROUTE
Official Parade Merchandise
Click on the merchandise button above.
It will bring you directly to our on-line store.
Jacket $70 Fleece PullOver $45
Polo $45 Hoodie $45
PomPom Beanie $25 Knit Beanie w/Cuff $25 P-Cap $35
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