Irish Week

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 17, 2024

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

11:30am – Lineup On West Main

12:00pm – 2024 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

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, etc. Beverages
50/50 -5:30PM
Contact Patty Hamilton or Lodge
Mail Order Bride 1-6pm

Freehold Knights of Columbus
Corned Beef Platters & Sandwiches & Beverages
DJ Duke

The American Hotel
Corned Beef, Platters & Sandwiches, Beverages
Immediately After Parade
THE EDDIE TESTA BAND
Pat Guadagno & Richard Blackwell – Lenox Room
*Seating, Food & Simulcast Live in Royal 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

Flavor of Freehold

Join us Tuesday, March 12, and Wednesday, March 13, 2024 for our Irish Week Flavor of Freehold

$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. There will also be bagpipers performing to establish a festive atmosphere.

Tickets available to purchase on our website.

Pub Crawl

Join us Thursday, March 14, 2024 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.

St. Patrick’s Day

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