What’s Happening This Weekend in the Hudson Valley

It's all about celebrating St. Patrick's Day this weekend in the Hudson Valley. Join in the fun all weekend with some great events.

Saturday, March 12, 12-5: If you like live music, great food, and cold beer, the place to be is Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie this Saturday from noon to 5 pm as Paddy On The River returns to the Hudson Valley.  Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in true Irish nature all afternoon with traditional Irish Foods, Vendors, Entertainment, Beer, and so much more! General admission ($15) ticket includes access to the event, entertainment, and vendors.  10 and under are free. Beer section is segmented and you must be 21 or over to access this area. So if you are coming with anyone under 21, please know they can not be in the beer area.

Saturday, March 12, 2-3: The 6th annual Rock Hill St. Patrick's Day parade. There will be live music, bagpipers, local fire and police departments marching in the parade, antique cars, horses, community floats, and more. The parade steps off from The Sullivan and ends at I-86 Automotive.

Sunday, March 13 at 1 pm: The Kingston St. Patrick's Day parade. Celebrate the wearing o' the grown down Broadway to the Roundout with a variety of bands, marchers, and floats. The parade starts at The Kingston Plaza and ends at The Roundout.

Sunday, March 13, starting at 9: Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Parade steps off at 2 from the Government Center in Goshen.  Other activities will include a 9:00 am Mass at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Middletown,  the Grand Marshall’s Brunch at 10:30 am at Kuhl’s Highland House in Middletown, and a St. Patrick's Day Open House Workshop at 11 at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame where children can create their own Lucky Horseshoe noise maker to shake while watching the parade pass by the museum.