Parades at the Jersey Shore
St. Patrick's Day, baby parades, boat parades, and holiday processions
23
Events
4
Major Festivals
22
Free Events
8
Months Active
Destination Parades
Major parades worth planning your trip around.
March 28, 2026
12:30pm
NJ's largest St. Patrick's Day parade with 100,000+ spectators.
Highlights
June 7, 2026
11am-7pm
NJ's largest LGBTQ+ celebration with parade, entertainment, and community celebration.
Highlights
July 25, 2026
Boat parade 6:30pm, fireworks 9pm
Ocean City's 71-year-old boat parade lights up the bay with decorated vessels and a fireworks finale.
Highlights
September 25-27, 2026
Varies; parade Sunday down Surf Avenue
Largest Irish festival on the East Coast with music, dancing, boxing, and grand parade.
Highlights
Major Parades
One of largest St. Patrick's Day parades on the East Coast.
38th annual parade down AC Boardwalk with casino celebrations.
Parade past Stone Pony and Wonder Bar celebrating Irish heritage.
Quirky comedy parade with 300+ basset hounds and costumed participants.
Cape May's 93rd Baby Parade for children 12 and under, with day-of registration at Congress Street and Beach Avenue and trophies at Convention Hall.
116th annual Baby Parade—one of the oldest in the country. Free to watch.
Toms River Halloween Parade
Toms River
Halloween-night parade through downtown Toms River. Free to watch.
Holiday parade on Asbury Avenue with Santa in a horse-drawn carriage.
Local Parades
Parades by Month
Parades by County
Monmouth County
4
events
Ocean County
5
events
Atlantic County
3
events
Cape May County
11
events
Frequently Asked Questions
What parades are there at the Jersey Shore?
The Jersey Shore hosts 23 parades throughout the year. St. Patrick's Day, baby parades, boat parades, and holiday processions
When is the best time for parades at the shore?
Parades events happen throughout the year, with events in March, April, June, July, August, September, October, December.
Are there free parades at the Jersey Shore?
Yes, 22 of the 23 parades at the Jersey Shore are free to attend.