2025 NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade map, time, street closures

The Brief
New York City is celebrating its 264th annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Monday.
The parade, marching along 5th Avenue, begins on 43rd Street and ends on 79th.
It's one of the oldest and largest parades in the U.S., drawing in 2 million spectators.
NEW YORK - Rain or shine, New York City's 5th Avenue is going green and orange!
The 264th New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade began this morning in Midtown, drawing in 150,000 marchers and 2 million spectators, according to organizers.
It's one of the oldest and largest parades in the U.S., dating back to 1762, 14 years before the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
Here's everything New Yorkers need to know about this year's parade, including times, a parade map, and street closures:
What we know
The parade began at 11 a.m. and ends around 4:30 p.m.
The parade starts at 5th Avenue at 44th Street in Midtown, marches past St. Patrick's Cathedral and Central Park before ending at 5th Avenue and 79th Street on the Upper East Side.
Formation will take place on 43rd through 48th Streets along parts of Vanderbilt, 6th and Park Avenues.
Drivers should be aware: There is no crosstown traffic route from 43rd through 84th Streets. Click here to jump to street closures.
What you can do
If you plan to watch this year's parade in person, organizers say you'll get the best views along 5th Avenue.
This year, plan to arrive early! In these rainy conditions, many spectators will bring umbrellas, leaving less room for crowds.
Spectators can find more FAQs here.
A bevy of local politicians, from the mayor to the governor, are expected to walk the route along with school marching bands and traditional Irish pipe and drum ensembles and delegations from the New York Police Department and other organizations.
The grand marshal of this year's parade in New York City is Michael Benn, the longtime chairman of the Queens County St. Patrick's Parade held in Rockaway Beach.
New York City is experiencing wet and windy conditions from the remnants of this weekend's cross-country storm. According to FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods, conditions will remain rainy throughout the morning, but conditions will start to ease up.
NYC may see a few more scattered showers throughout the day, but they won't be as intense as the early morning.
Despite the conditions, parade organizers say the celebrations are a-go!
While the parade draws massive crowds, it will also cause widespread street closures throughout Manhattan, from Midtown to the Upper East Side.
Full List of Street Closures:
Vanderbilt Avenue between 43rd Street and 46th Street
44th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue
45th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue
46th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue
47th Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue
48th Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue
5th Avenue between 43rd Street and 79th Street
5th Avenue between 79th Street and 84th Street
79th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
80th Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue
81st Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue
82nd Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue
83rd Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue
84th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
43rd Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue
49th Street between Madison Avenue and Rockefeller Plaza
50th Street between Madison Avenue and Rockefeller Plaza
51st Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
54th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
57th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
59th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
62nd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
63rd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
64th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
65th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
70th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
71st Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
72nd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
78th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
Madison Avenue between 42nd Street and 84th Street
Transit Changes:
To accommodate the crowds, the MTA will increase service on the LIRR, Metro-North, and NYC Subway:
The Lexington Avenue Line (4, 5, 6) provides the best access to the parade.
The 5 Av/53 St station (E, M) is a short walk from the parade route.
Some stairs at the 77 St (6) station will be enter-only or exit-only.
Extra trains will be available before and after the parade.
The Grand Central Madison terminal provides easy access near the parade route.
Alcohol bans: LIRR bans alcohol from midnight Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday; Metro-North bans alcohol all day Saturday.
Expect reroutes on the following lines:
M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M31, M50, M55, M57, M66, M72, M79 SBS, Q32, and most express buses.
Riders should check new.mta.info for real-time updates.
The Source
This article uses information from parade organizers, the NYPD, the Associated Press, NYC DOT and more.

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