Irish Week

St. Patrick's Day themed graphic with a green leprechaun hat, shamrocks, and the words "Irish Week" and "Downtown Freehold" on a green background.

With multiple events going on, our Downtown Freehold Irish Week definitely brings people out of the cold winter blues and into the feeling that Spring is right around the corner!

Freehold Borough Arts Council’s

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Sunday, March 16, 2025

10:40am – Check-in at 68 West Main Street, in front of Columbia Bank

11:30am – Lineup On West Main

12:00pm – 2025 Grand Marshal Induction Ceremony at 62 West Main Street, in front of the American Legion Freehold-Monmouth Post 54 

12:30pm – Step-Off, the parade path runs down Main Street and ends at Freehold Elks Lodge 1454 Point

To participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade as a business, organization, or group, please fill out the form below and return it to the Freehold Boro Arts Council at 1 Broad Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. For more information, contact jeff@downtownfreehold.com

2025 Freehold St. Patrick's Day Parade registration form with sponsorship options, contact information, and instructions for mailing checks.

The parade route this year is packed with tons of fun and Irish tradition, as participants will march from McLean Street to the Elk’s Lodge. Thank you Freehold Borough Arts Council, the Ancient Order of Hibernians Div 16, the FBPD, Freehold Colombian Club, Freehold Elks and many others for making this all possible.

A very special thank you to the Freehold Borough Police Department.

The parade will assemble at McLean Street starting at 11:30 and the parade kicks-off at 12:30pm!
Please Park in Borough and other Public Parking Lots. Please do not park in private lots.

After Parties:
Freehold Elks Lodge 1454
Corned Beef Platters, Sandwiches, Beverages, etc.
50/50 -5:30PM
Contact: Christine Reese, Mary McPaul or Lodge
Mail Order Bride 1-6pm

Freehold Knights of Columbus
Corned Beef Platters, Sandwiches, and Beverages
Jimmy & Gene’s McMahon Clan

The American Hotel
Corned Beef Platters, Sandwiches, Beverages, etc.
Immediately After Parade
THE EDDIE TESTA BAND $5 Cover Charge - Majestic Room
Pat Guadagno & Richard Blackwell – Royal Room
*Seating, Food & Simulcast Live - Lenox Room

American Legion
The American Legion is graciously opening their doors for use of the restrooms and donating the electric for audio equipment at lineup.

Ancient Order of Hibernians, Div 16 Society St Oliver Plunkett, Freehold
The Court Jester NJ
Federici’s Family Restaurant

Event poster for Irish Swag Pop-up Shop showing a gazebo with Irish decorations, crowd of people, and icons of gold coins and a leprechaun hat. The event is on March 16th at 10 East Main Street, opening at 10:30 am.
Three images of different dishes. The first is a seared tuna salad with greens and vegetables. The second is a plate of barbecue chicken with sauce, celery sticks, and dipping sauce. The third is a beef stew with potatoes, topped with a poached egg and microgreens. Below the images, there is text promoting the "Flavor of Freehold" event on March 12th, 2025, with ticket information and a website link.

Flavor of Freehold

Join us on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 for our Irish Week Flavor of Freehold

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

$25.00 per-person

A unique tour of Downtown Freehold’s venerable restaurants, bars, and shops held over two days. Participants walk from place to place with their “Shamrock Passport” used as a guide of where to go. Everyone will receive signature samples from some of Freehold’s most loved establishments.

Tickets will be available to purchase on our website store page.

A promotional poster for a pub crawl event with images of a beer mug, a bartender pouring a beer, and a cocktail with garnishes. The event is scheduled for March 13th, 2025, beginning February 12th at 8:00am, with tickets available online at DowntownFreehold.com/store.

Pub Crawl

Join us on Thursday, March 13, 2025 for our Irish Week Pub Crawl

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Beer Crawl: $25.00 per-person

Scotch Crawl: $50.00 per-person

Tickets will be available to purchase on our website store page.

St. Patrick’s Day

Check out all the specials at your favorite Downtown Freehold Restaurants.

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