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North Wildwood St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Anglesea Irish Society hosts this authentic celebration of Irish heritage through North Wildwood. March 14 parade plus Shamrock Shuttle bar crawl the week before.

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St Patricks Day Weekend at a Glance

Sat, Mar 14

Parade Date

12:00 PM

Step-off

Olde NJ Ave

Parade Route

FREE

Admission

About the North Wildwood Parade

Hosted by the Anglesea Irish Society, the North Wildwood St. Patrick's Day Parade is an authentic celebration of Irish heritage in Cape May County. The parade begins with Mass at St. Ann Church at 10 AM, followed by a ceremony and parade at noon.

The Anglesea Pub is THE destination for this celebration - run by Sean and Conn McMullen, brothers from County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Sean McMullen was named to the St. Patrick's Ring of Honor in the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade. The pub features authentic Irish fare, live music, and a perfectly poured Guinness.

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Shamrock Shuttle (Mar 7)

The week before, take the FREE Shamrock Shuttle from 2-10 PM between participating bars and restaurants in Wildwood and North Wildwood. Irish specials all day.

Morning (Mar 14)

Optional: Mass at St. Ann Church of Notre Dame La Mer Parish at 10 AM. Grab breakfast and stake out your spot along Olde NJ Avenue.

Parade (12 PM)

Watch the parade from 2nd & Olde NJ Ave proceeding north to Spruce Ave. VFW Color Guard, Irish Pipe Brigade, Ancient Order of Hibernians, and more.

After-Party

Head to Anglesea Pub for the authentic post-parade celebration. Live Irish music, Guinness, and traditional fare from the McMullen brothers.

Romantic Restaurants

Reserve 2-3 weeks early for st patricks day weekend. Many offer special prix-fixe menus.

Anglesea Pub

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Irish Pub

THE destination - authentic Irish run by County Antrim brothers

Mudhen Brewing Company

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Brewpub

Local craft beer, Shamrock Shuttle stop

Keenan's Irish Pub

$$

Irish Pub

Wildwood Crest option

Cool Scoops

$

Ice Cream & Food

50s diner vibes, family-friendly

Dogtooth Bar & Grill

$$

American

Live music venue, parade specials

Anglesea Pub

THE destination for authentic Irish celebration in Cape May County:

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Authentic Irish Ownership

Sean & Conn McMullen from County Antrim, Northern Ireland

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St. Patrick's Ring of Honor

Sean McMullen honored by Philadelphia parade

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Perfect Guinness

Known for one of the best pours at the shore

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Live Irish Music

Traditional musicians especially around St. Pat's

Pro tip: Anglesea Pub is the real deal - Irish brothers who brought authentic pub culture to the Jersey Shore.

Shamrock Shuttle (March 7)

FREE shuttle from 2-10 PM to 17+ participating bars with Irish specials:

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Anglesea Pub

The flagship Irish pub stop

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MudHen Brewing

Local craft beer + kid cookie decorating Sunday (Mar 8)

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Keenan's

Wildwood Irish pub classic

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Anglesea Aleworks

Craft beer with Irish twists

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The Surfing Pig

BBQ + beer

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Dogtooth Bar & Grill

Live music venue

Also stops at: The Inlet on Olde, Owen's Pub, Fairview Social, Firehouse Tavern, The Waterfront, Mulligan's, Honky Tonk Saloon, Ship 'n Shore, Old City Pub, Cattle 'n Clover, Tacos & Tequila. Visit NW-BOA.com for full schedule.

Romantic B&Bs & Hotels

North Wildwood's accommodations offer the perfect romantic retreat. Many offer special packages.

Candlelight Inn

Victorian B&B

Charming, walking distance

Adventurer Oceanfront Inn

Oceanfront

Beach access

Summer Nites

50s Retro

Doo-wop themed

Wildwood Motels

Budget-friendly

Many options available

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Romantic Activities

Mar 7, 2-10 PM
Shamrock Shuttleβ€” FREE bar crawl with Irish specials
Mar 8, afternoon
MudHen Brewing Family Dayβ€” Kid cookie decorating + craft beer for parents
10 AM (Mar 14)
Mass at St. Annβ€” Traditional start to the day
12 PM (Mar 14)
Watch the Paradeβ€” Olde NJ Ave to Spruce Ave
Post-parade
Anglesea Pubβ€” Authentic Irish celebration

st patricks day Weekend Tips

Getting There

  • β€’ Free street parking throughout North Wildwood
  • β€’ Garden State Parkway to exit 6
  • β€’ About 2 hours from Philadelphia
  • β€’ Limited NJ Transit access - driving recommended

The Celebration

  • β€’ Shamrock Shuttle on March 7 is the warmup
  • β€’ Mass at 10 AM for those who wish to attend
  • β€’ Parade starts promptly at noon
  • β€’ Anglesea Pub fills up - arrive early after parade

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Authentic Irish Awaits! ☘️🍺

Experience Cape May County's authentic Irish celebration with the Anglesea Irish Society.