

For those celebrating, enjoy the holiday with friends and family and allow us to do the driving.”įor those participating in the parade, and those looking to watch, the MTA is the safest and reliable way to get you there. “To provide even more travel options and reduce crowding where possible, the LIRR will have extra trains before and after the parade. “Grand Central Terminal is a short walk from the parade’s starting point, making Metro-North or the LIRR a great travel option,” said Metro-North Railroad President and Long Island Rail Road Interim President Catherine Rinaldi. For those who are not parade planning, still check our website or the MYmta app to make sure your trip is not impacted.”

“The subway has plenty of stops along the parade route, and buses can drop you off nearby. Patrick’s Day festivities every year, and we want to make sure as many of our colleagues, both participating in the parade or simply watching, can get there safely,” said NYC Transit President Richard Davey. “The MTA is proud to be represented in the St. Quill, who helped found the Transport Workers Union of America in 1934, heavily encouraged Emerald Society members to march, and they have marched in the parade ever since. The MTA will be represented at this year’s parade by members of the New York City Transit and Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA) Emerald Societies. Michael J. The MTA has a proud tradition of participating in the parade going back decades.

The popular parade typically draws about 2 million spectators and about 150,000 marchers, including MTA employees. The parade route runs along Fifth Avenue, starting at E. The parade has been a New York City staple since 1762, and the oldest and largest St.

Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Friday, March 17 at 11:00 a.m., and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is the best way to get there. New York City Subway’s Lexington Avenue Line 4, 5, 6 Has Station Stops Along Full Parade RouteĬustomers Are Encouraged to Check, MYmta and TrainTime Prior to Traveling LIRR Adding Extra Trains to and from Manhattan Before and After ParadeĪlcohol Will Be Banned on LIRR and Metro-North Trains from 5:00 a.m.
