Jersey Shore Parades 2026

Parade along Ocean Avenue passing Stone Pony and Wonder Bar. Live Irish music at local venues before and after.

Atlantic City's 38th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade features bagpipers, Irish dancers, and school bands along the world-famous Boardwalk.

Solemn memorial service at Veterans Memorial Park honoring fallen service members. Parade, wreath laying, and community gathering followed by informal harbor festivities.

Barnegat Light celebrates with a July 4 parade followed by a sand sculpture contest on the ocean side of 25th Street. Family-friendly holiday festivities in this historic fishing village.

Small-town patriotic parade featuring veterans, local organizations, fire department, and community groups along Bridge Avenue. Reflects Bay Head's traditional values and close-knit community spirit.

53rd annual parade celebrating New Jersey's LARGEST St. Patrick's Day event with 6,700+ marchers, 17 pipe bands, 12 marching bands, and 100,000+ spectators. Pre-parade 5K race and pub crawl.

Family-friendly costume parade along Main Street and boardwalk with trick-or-treating at local businesses. Costume contests for kids and adults, DJ entertainment, and pumpkin decorating.

Bradley Beach Memorial Day Festival kicks off summer with a parade along Ocean Avenue, marching bands, food vendors, and live music. Family-friendly celebration honors veterans and launches beach season.

Brick Township honors fallen heroes with annual Memorial Day parade through downtown. Community ceremony, veterans groups, local organizations, and families gather to pay respects.

Brick Township families celebrate Halloween with annual costume parade through downtown. Kids march in creative costumes, local businesses distribute candy, community festivities follow.

Shake the Shamrock Weekend celebrates Irish culture with a St. Patrick's Day parade down Brigantine Avenue, pub crawls, whiskey tastings, Irish dancers, and weekend-long festivities organized by the Chamber of Commerce.

Deal honors fallen service members with a traditional Memorial Day ceremony and parade through the historic residential streets. Small-scale, dignified observance reflecting the community's character.

One of New Jersey's largest Memorial Day parades honors veterans with marching bands, military displays, and community floats through Long Branch. Easily accessible from Elberon beaches.

Annual Halloween parade through downtown Long Branch with costume contest, trick-or-treating at participating businesses, and family activities. One of Monmouth County's largest Halloween events.

Annual Memorial Day parade honoring veterans, starting at borough hall and proceeding through town to the inlet. Small-town atmosphere with local marching bands, scouts, and veterans groups.

Long Beach Island's annual holiday parade runs through multiple towns including Loveladies. Features festive floats, marching bands, and Santa Claus, drawing 10,000+ spectators to kick off the season.

Manasquan Veterans Day parade honoring fallen service members. Organized by VFW Post 1838, the parade starts at 10:30am from the High School, proceeds down Main Street to Old Squan Plaza with wreath ceremony at 11am. Hundreds attend annually.

Monmouth Beach honors fallen service members with a traditional Memorial Day parade through town followed by beachfront ceremony. Community event features veterans organizations, local officials, and residents.

Neptune City Memorial Day Parade honors fallen heroes with a traditional procession through town featuring local veterans, first responders, and community groups.

Neptune City Halloween Parade features costume contests for all ages, followed by safe trick-or-treating throughout participating neighborhoods with decorated homes.

One of New Jersey's largest St. Patrick's Day parades featuring marching bands, bagpipes, Irish dancers, and festive floats. Draws thousands to Spruce Avenue.

Madcap comedy parade welcomes spring with 300+ basset hounds, marching bands, costumed participants, and irreverent floats along Asbury Avenue. Noon start at 6th-12th Streets.

71st annual celebration features one of world's largest boat parades through Ocean City's back bays with 100+ decorated boats, followed by spectacular fireworks display.

116th annual baby parade ranks among oldest in the nation. Decorated strollers, costumes, and family fun parade down the boardwalk in beloved Ocean City tradition.

Annual Irish parade down Arnold Avenue features bagpipe bands, Irish dancers, local organizations, and themed floats celebrating Point Pleasant Beach's Irish heritage. Family-friendly celebration with thousands attending.

Traditional parade from Borough Hall to Veterans Memorial at Jenkinson's Boardwalk honors fallen service members. Local veterans groups, marching bands, and dignitaries participate in solemn tribute ceremony.

Sea Bright honors fallen veterans with an annual Memorial Day ceremony and parade. Traditional small-town commemoration followed by beach season opening festivities.

Annual St. Patrick's Day parade along Landis Avenue with best-dressed contest, bagpipers, and Irish celebration at Kix McNutley's. 34th annual parade in 2026.

Legendary St. Patrick's Day parade through the Irish Riviera featuring bagpipers, Irish dancers, and community organizations celebrating Spring Lake's rich Irish heritage.

Annual parade through downtown Toms River featuring marching bands, floats, local organizations, and Santa Claus. Draws thousands of spectators to Washington Street for the festive procession.

Annual Halloween parade through Ventnor Avenue with costumed children, decorated floats, and community participation. Long-running tradition attracting families from across Absecon Island.

Beloved Wildwoods tradition since 1909 features decorated strollers parading 10 blocks on the boardwalk from Convention Center to Cedar Avenue. Steps off at 6pm sharp.

Holiday parade along Ocean Avenue featuring floats, marching bands, Santa Claus, and community groups. Followed by tree lighting at Borough Hall.