Started last year, the deadliest Coronavirus has not left our world, and sadly it is affecting all our events and gatherings. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on 17th March and last year all parades were called off to avoid the spread of Covid-19. Towns crosswise the globe are deciding not to experiment their fate on St. Patrick's Day regarding the continuous coronavirus outbreak. Let's see how Covid-19 is affecting St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Camden County

St. Patrick’s Day Parades in Gloucester City has been delayed six months and it will be carried out on Sun., Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. The 6th yearly ceremony will honor Irish culture and commemorate the town with string singers, bagpipers, Irish hoofers and music, memorabilia, and community groups. The ostentation will start at Martin’s Lake and go to Monmouth Street. This post-pandemic event is likely to be fun-filled and every enthusiast is anticipating it wholeheartedly.

Cape May County

The North Wildwood Parade was first conjectured to progress in 2021, but officials have decided to commemorate with a crowd at St. Ann Church of Notre Dame De La Mer Parish in Wildwood. The Catholic St. Patrick’s celebrations will be held on Sat, March 13 at 11 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Anglesea Irish Society and the Cape May County Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH). The gathering will involve members of Irish companies, songs, ritual recitations for the Festival of St. Patrick. The seating is arranged for above 2,000 people, and with COVID-19 health guidelines, there will be above 1,000.

Hudson County

St. Patrick's Day Parades for 2021 at Bayonne is called off because of the Covid-19. St. Patrick's celebration will be hosted in a virtual form at Hudson County. Irish Flag Raising is going to occur on Wed., March 17 at 11 a.m.

Jersey City

St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Jersey City will take place with minimal gathering, Ireland Flag will be raised during the event. This event will occur on Wed., March 17 at midday at City Hall Plaza. Proper precautions will be considered as attendees are required to wear masks and maintain social distance.

Morris County

The officials at Morris County have delayed the 2021 ceremony in Morristown. They have discussed with local administrators and expect to arrange the ostentation at a later time when constraints on gatherings are exalted.

Warren County

The Hackettstown St. Patrick’s Parade has been withdrawn, however, the Business Improvement District is operating secure events the few days before St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick's Day theme will be followed by Eateries and shops. Scavenger Hunt for St. Patrick’s Day is arranged and participants will search for the businesses in the area. Main Street is going to have bagpipers and Irish music.

Final Verdict

Covid-19 has drastically changed our lives and has impacted our gatherings and events. St. Patrick's Day is incomplete without parades with the involvement of thousands of members and can cause the virus to spread. Many states have canceled the parade and decided to celebrate the event with strict rules. We have discussed that how some of the major cities will celebrate St. Patrick's Day during Corona Virus. To avoid getting contracted it is recommended to stay at home and enjoy St. Patrick's Day celebrations with close family and friends.