Written by Nick Simard on 14.03.16
Ever since the Irish first immigrated to New York City in the 19th century, the East Coast metropolis has had an affinity with the Emerald Isle. Come March 17, expect the Big Apple’s bustling streets to be illuminated in green and white as party revelers, dressed in shamrock flags and novelty hats, check out the city’s best Irish hot spots.
Greenwich Village has an abundance of Irish pubs and restaurants, but if you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style this year, head to Bull McCabe’s on 29 St. Marks Pl., an area famous for its electric live music scene. The watering hole serves cask ales and cheap tequila shots, and guests can select songs on the jukebox. Here, the beer is cold and the party atmosphere is characteristically Irish. With a pool table and outdoor seating, this is the perfect place to spend St. Paddy’s Day. Cheers!
The oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world takes place in New York City every March — expect this year’s celebration to be the biggest yet. The parade, which dates back to 1762, kicks off at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, starting on Fifth Avenue before snaking through East 44th Street and winding down at East 79th Street. If you have an apartment with a balcony on the Upper East Side, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the huge floats and colorful performers. If not, head to the street and reserve a viewing spot early in the morning. Approximately 150,000 people march in the world-famous ceremony, which attracts more than 2 million visitors.
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With its contemporary facade and Off-Broadway location, the Irish Repertory Theatre, which stages classic and contemporary performances from Irish and Irish-American literature, is a fantastic way to spend St. Paddy’s Day if you live in Midtown East. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, catch a taxi from your apartment and take in a show. Julian Sands will star in “A Celebration of Harold Pinter” from Tuesday, March 15, with an evening performance on St. Patrick’s Day itself.
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