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 15, 2026
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
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 to the Parade Committee; The 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.
Our Featured Sponsors
Downtown Slime & Columbia Bank
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 and observe parking regulations.
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
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 Monmouth Post 54
The American Legion is graciously opening their doors for use of the restrooms and donating the electric for audio equipment at lineup.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Downtown Slime, Columbia Bank, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 16 Society St Oliver Plunkett, Freehold, Freehold Elks 1454,
Freehold Columbian Club, Freehold American Legion Monmouth Post 54, Federici’s Family Restaurant
Flavor of Freehold
Join us on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 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.
