St. Patrick's Day Parade NYC Transportation

The 2027 parade is Wednesday, March 17, 2027, with Grand Marshal John Samuelsen. When March 17 falls on a Sunday, the parade moves to Saturday, a rule that does not affect the 2027 calendar. Check the official parade website for the organizer's announcement.

In 2026, the parade followed the published Fifth Avenue corridor, giving returning visitors a useful reference. Check the organizer's 2027 updates for changes.

The St. Patrick's Day Parade NYC route runs north on Fifth Avenue from East 44th Street to East 79th Street. This northbound procession is the New York City St. Patrick's Day parade route to plan around.

Parade Start

The procession begins at the southern end of the route and moves north. Pick a viewing area before the day, then plan to arrive early enough to walk from your chauffeur's drop-off point and settle in before the parade reaches your block.

St. Patrick's Cathedral

St. Patrick's Cathedral is on Fifth Avenue between East 50th and East 51st Streets. If you want to see the parade near the Cathedral, tell your chauffeur the cross-street you are aiming for so your approach can be planned around the official route and traffic guidance.

Reviewing Stand

Use the reviewing stand as a landmark when coordinating with colleagues or family, and agree on a separate meeting point outside the parade route for the ride home.

Parade End

The parade concludes near East 79th Street. If you plan to watch near the finish, choose an exit direction and a rendezvous point before you arrive; a nearby street name is more useful than a general instruction to meet “by the parade.”

FDR Drive and West Side Highway

The FDR Drive on the east side and the West Side Highway on the west are typical north-south approaches to Manhattan. Check the NYC DOT weekly traffic advisories before setting your route, then leave the final approach to the current traffic plan.

Cross-Town Reality

A northbound avenue route can make an east-west trip across the parade area harder to plan. Choose your viewing side first, approach from that side where possible, and expect to walk the last part of the trip from a permitted curb. For a city pickup or return, see Manhattan car service.

Official 2027 closure boundaries and closure times have not been announced yet. Use NYC DOT advisories and organizer updates for vehicle access and street reopening details rather than relying on a past-year timeline.

Allow time for the walk from your drop-off, finding your viewing spot and meeting your party. The organizer advises arriving early for a closer position. Keep the latest NYC DOT traffic advisories handy as the event approaches.

Plan the return pickup outside the parade corridor and agree on a backup cross-street on the same side of the route. If your group is staying for the full parade, decide whether you want to leave immediately or wait for the crowd to move before walking to the car.

Use a nearby avenue as an approach point, then walk to Fifth Avenue. Park Avenue, Lexington Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue are True North VIP planning suggestions, not official parade drop-off zones.

Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue

For viewing near the Cathedral or the reviewing stand, ask about an east-side approach on Park Avenue or Lexington Avenue. The useful cross-street depends on your intended viewing block and the live traffic restrictions. Share the landmark you want to reach, then confirm the final meeting point with your chauffeur before leaving the vehicle.

Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue

A west-side approach can suit travelers coming from Midtown West or a hotel west of the parade route. Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue are options to discuss when planning a drop-off, with the final choice based on permitted access that day. Walk east toward your chosen Fifth Avenue viewing block and keep the pickup cross-street in your phone.

For the return, avoid naming Fifth Avenue as the pickup address. Pick an accessible corner beyond the parade route, and share it with everyone in the group. Your chauffeur can take you to your next destination once you reach that agreed curb.

A useful parade-day booking has three parts: the approach, the time you want the vehicle, and a specific return pickup point. The event transportation NYC page explains options for planning rides around major New York events.

Reserve parade day

Book online or call 888-887-0324. Add your pickup address, group size, vehicle class, parade viewing landmark and intended return destination. If you are meeting friends or clients, send them the same cross-street and pickup instructions so the group is working from one plan.

Plan your arrival

Choose a departure time that allows for traffic, the walk from the drop-off and finding your viewing spot. Use the current traffic advisory when setting the route. A point-to-point ride works well when you already know your outbound and return locations.

Walk from the drop-off

Your car can take you toward a suitable approach street, then you continue on foot to your viewing block. Keep the route and the return meeting point saved on your phone. For families, agree on a simple regrouping landmark in case people spread out along the avenue.

Plan the ride after the parade

Decide whether everyone leaves together or whether one part of the group will depart earlier. If your plans include a restaurant or another stop, enter the destination when arranging the ride. Hourly service keeps the vehicle and chauffeur with you for the booked period; a one-way trip is more direct when the next address is fixed. For that one-way trip, our black car service in NYC schedules the pickup at your agreed corner beyond the parade route.

Choose vehicles by passenger count, then make each pickup and return point specific. For company outings or client hospitality, share the schedule and viewing landmark with the people traveling so they know where to gather.

Corporate groups

A sedan or SUV may fit a small party, while a Sprinter serves a larger group within its stated passenger capacity. For several separate pickups, call to discuss the itinerary before booking so the group can choose suitable vehicle classes and meeting points. See corporate car service NYC for business travel options.

Bring the essentials your group needs for several hours outdoors: a charged phone, the saved meeting point, and clothing suited to the forecast. Keep bags manageable for walking and for the chosen vehicle. Enter your bag count when you book because luggage room depends on the vehicle.

Hourly service for parade day

Hourly service suits a day when your return time or next stop may change. The minimum booking is three hours. Hourly rates are:

Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.

With an hourly booking, plan the service window around your arrival, the time you expect to spend at the parade and the trip afterward. Ask about the vehicle class that fits your group before choosing the hours. For details, see hourly chauffeur service in NYC.

Choose a vehicle based on passenger count and luggage, not only the number of people in your party. True North VIP offers sedans, SUVs and Sprinters; Sprinters are quoted on request.

Enter the number of bags when booking so the vehicle selection reflects your group and luggage. Child seats are $25 each and are available in SUVs and Sprinters, never in sedans. True North VIP does not offer stretch limousines or party buses; mini coaches and coaches are available on request. See our fleet for the vehicle classes.

The table below shows prices for Manhattan trips to LaGuardia. These are route examples, not prices for a parade pickup or a trip to the parade route. On major event dates an event surcharge may apply and is shown before you book.

Example prices

Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.

Book online at Book now, or call 888-887-0324 any time. Dispatch and phone support are available 24/7. Share your viewing landmark, passenger and bag counts, and the cross-street you want to use after the parade. For event planning across New York, browse event transportation NYC or the NYC events page.