The Hoboken St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of the most anticipated in all the New York area, and this year's event will take place on Saturday, March 7th, 2009. Here is some key information you'll want to know if you're interested in attending the parade.

The 2009 Hoboken St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off at 1 p.m. from 14th and Washington Streets at the north end of town, and travels south on Washington. The reviewing stand is in front of Hoboken City Hall at 1st and Washington Streets.

The parade will last approximately one hour.

You can find more details at the official Web site of the 2009 Hoboken St. Patrick's Day Parade at: http://hobokensaintpatricksparade.org/ .

Naturally, the length of Washington Street will be closed during the parade and beforehand (at 12:30 p.m.) The organizers have said that Washington Street will be closed from 12th to 15th Streets around 11 a.m. so that bands and participants may assemble before the parade. Bus service on Washington Street will be rerouted to other streets.

There is no shortage of bars in Hoboken, and they will start filling up at 8 a.m. There are a number of Irish bars near the end of the parade at the south end of town, which are usually in particular demand. Some of these Irish bars:
The Shannon Lounge - 106 First St.
O'Donoghue's - 205 First St.
Mulligan's - 159 First St.
Duffy's Irish Pub - 239 Bloomfield St.
Onieal's - 343 Park Ave.

NOTE: Hoboken Police will be enforcing the City's zero-tolerance policy for carrying open beverage containers, so be smart and don't walk around town with open bottles, cans, or glasses. DWI checkpoints wil also be in effect, so don't take any chances: take mass transit to and from the 2009 Hoboken St. Patrick's Day Parade.

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