Editor’s Note 03/12/20: The St. Patrick’s Day Parades are cancelled as per 10:15am on the Thursday the 12th.
The upcoming St. Patrick’s Day parades this Saturday, March 14th, bring road closures and parking restrictions. Here’s what you need to know:
North Albany Limerick Parade: 12pm to 1pm
Parade Route Details:
The North Albany Limerick Parade kicks off on North First Street west of North Pearl Street at the North Albany American Legion Post. The parade proceeds east to North Pearl Street, then south of North Pearl Street to Emmett Street, east on Emmett Street to Broadway, North on Broadway to Wolfert Avenue in Menands, and then back south on South Pearl Street to North First Street.
Road Closures:
- North First Street between Broadway and Van Rensselaer Avenue
- North Pearl Street between Wolfert Avenue and Emmett Street
- Broadway between Wolfert Avenue and Emmett Street
- North Second Street, eastbound at Broadway, and eastbound and westbound at North Pearl Street
- North Third Street, eastbound at Broadway, and eastbound and westbound at North Pearl Street
- Lawn Avenue, westbound at Broadway and eastbound and westbound at North Pearl Street
- Bonheim Street, eastbound at Broadway, and eastbound and westbound at North Pearl Street
- Lindbergh Avenue, eastbound at Broadway, and eastbound and westbound at North Pearl Street
Parking Restrictions:
There are no parking restrictions for this parade!
Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade: 2pm to 4pm
Parade Route Details (includes closures):
12pm: The Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade staging and lineup begins on Central Avenue. Central Avenue between Manning Boulevard and Quail Street will be closed for the lineup.
1pm: All eastbound and westbound traffic on the Parade route will be closed to all traffic.
1:30pm: All northbound and southbound traffic crossing the Parade route will be closed to all traffic. The entire parade route will be closed and checked.
2pm: The Parade starts at Central Avenue at Quail Street and proceeds east on Central Avenue to Washington Avenue. It then proceeds east on Washington Avenue to State Street, then east on State Street to approximately opposite James Street.
Road Closures:
- Central Avenue from Manning Boulevard east to Washington Avenue
- Washington Avenue from Central Avenue east to Washington Avenue
- Eagle Street
- State Street
- State Street from Washington Avenue
- Eagle Street east to Broadway
In addition, all cross streets along the parade route will be closed in preparation for the parade kick off. This will include Eagle Street as well as North and South Pearl Street from Pine Street to Hudson Avenue.
Parking Restrictions:
The following restrictions are observed from 6am to 4pm on the 14th.
- Central Avenue, both sides from Ontario Street to Lake Avenue
- Quail Street, east and west sides from Bradford Street to Sherman Street
- Washington Avenue, north side from Dove Street to South Swan Street
- Eagle Street, east side from State Street to Pine Street
- State Street, north and south sides from Lark Street east three spaces on each side
- State Street, north and south sides from South Swan Street east to Plaza Road east of Legislative Office Building
- State Street, south side from Eagle Street to Broadway
- State Street, north side from Pearl Street to Broadway
- South Swan Street, east side from Madison Avenue to Washington Avenue
- Broadway, east and west sides from Pine Street to Hudson AVenue
- Green Street, both sides from State Street to Madison Avenue
- South Swan Street, east side from Madison Avenue to Washington Avenue
Enjoy the parades!
