Mar. 25, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Bay Ridge was awash in green on Sunday as the neighborhood celebrated a milestone — the 30th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Under sunny skies, a record crowd lined Third Avenue to cheer on the marchers, filling the streets with Irish pride. For many attendees, the parade…
Mar. 18, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil The Bay Ridge Center marked the first anniversary of its new location last week, capping nearly a decade of planning to expand services for Brooklyn’s older adults. Founded in 1976, the organization has long served Brooklynites aged 60 and older. Its relocation from the basement of the…
Mar. 17, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil The streets of Park Slope came alive with the sounds of bagpipes and cheers on Sunday as the Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Parade celebrated its milestone 50th anniversary. Marchers in kilts, uniformed services, and Irish dance troupes made their way from Bartel-Pritchard Square, honoring the borough’s deep-rooted Irish…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil It’s time to shamrock and roll. St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and Brooklyn is ready to go green! Whether you’re gearing up for a lively parade, sipping a pint of Guinness at your go-to pub, or getting swept up in a Celtic celebration with a side…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Layna Cummings Nestled on the corner of Fourth Avenue and 58th Street, the Irish Haven has been a neighborhood staple for over six decades. The no-frills, old-school Irish pub has not only stood the test of time but has flourished as a beloved community space, welcoming locals and visitors alike.…
Mar. 10, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil The sound of bagpipes will once again echo through Park Slope on Sunday, March 16, as the Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Parade marks its milestone 50th anniversary — a celebration of Irish pride, Gaelic history, and the timeless spirit of the famous Irish blessing: “May the road rise…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil For the thousands who line Third Avenue for the Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade each March, the celebration is a one-day event. But for the passionate team behind the scenes, the celebration is so much more than a “Sunday Funday.” This year, as the parade marks…
Mar. 25, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
It was the luck of the Irish as the torrential downpours the city experienced on moved out just in time for the 29th annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday.
Mar. 18, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
Brooklynites came out to Park Slope in the thousands on Sunday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the neighborhood’s 49th annual parade.
Mar. 13, 2024 By Adam Daly
The pour, the temperature, the taste and even the glassware — finding the perfect pint of Guinness is no easy feat.