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The NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade is the oldest and largest in the world — held continuously since 1762. Every March 17, between 150,000 and 250,000 marchers process up 5th Avenue from 44th Street to 79th Street while 1 to 2 million spectators line the route. It is one of the most significant road closure events in Manhattan each year.
The parade creates a hard barrier across Midtown and the Upper East Side. 5th Avenue is completely closed from 42nd to 79th Street, with dozens of cross-streets restricted. Cross-town movement between the East and West sides becomes nearly impossible from mid-morning through early evening. Taxis and rideshare services face extreme difficulty navigating the area, and surge pricing spikes throughout the afternoon.
True North VIP provides reservation-based car service with chauffeurs who know exactly where vehicle access remains available on parade day. We use strategic drop-off points on Park Avenue, Lexington Avenue, 6th Avenue, and 7th Avenue — putting you within one or two blocks of the parade route without fighting closed streets. Our hourly chauffeur service is ideal for parade day: your vehicle stays with you, ready when you decide to leave.
The parade marches northbound on 5th Avenue — 35 blocks of closures through the heart of Midtown and the Upper East Side.
The parade steps off at 44th Street and 5th Avenue at approximately 11:00 AM. Marchers proceed northbound. The staging area south of 44th Street begins closing to traffic by 6:00-7:00 AM as units assemble.
Located at 50th-51st Street on 5th Avenue — the emotional and ceremonial heart of the parade. The reviewing stand and VIP viewing area are positioned along this stretch. Arrive early for the best positions near the Cathedral.
The official reviewing stand is located at approximately 64th Street on 5th Avenue. This is where parade dignitaries, honorees, and VIP guests view the procession. Corporate hospitality groups often target this area.
The parade concludes at 79th Street on 5th Avenue. Final marching units typically pass the reviewing stand between 4:30 and 5:00 PM. Road cleanup and reopening can extend until 6:00 PM or later.
Both the FDR Drive (east side) and the West Side Highway/Henry Hudson Parkway (west side) remain open throughout parade day. These north-south corridors are your best bet for longer-distance travel through Manhattan.
Cross-town streets between 42nd and 79th are severely restricted during the parade. East-west movement through this zone requires significant detours — often down to the 30s or up to the 80s. Plan accordingly.
The parade creates one of the most extensive road closure patterns in Manhattan. Here is the timeline our chauffeurs work around.
5th Avenue is closed — but our chauffeurs position you within one or two blocks of the parade using these approach routes.
The preferred approach for east-side viewing near St. Patrick's Cathedral (50th-51st St) or the reviewing stand area (64th St). Drop-off on Park Avenue or Lexington Avenue puts you one block east of the parade. Approach from the south via Park Avenue or from the north via Lexington. Our chauffeurs monitor which cross-streets remain open for the closest possible drop-off.
For west-side viewing or when approaching from the West Side Highway or Midtown West hotels. Drop-off on 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) or 7th Avenue puts you one to two blocks west of the parade route. 6th Avenue is typically the closer option for viewing near Rockefeller Center (49th-50th St). 7th Avenue works well for Times Square-area hotel pickups.
Four steps from booking to your post-parade destination.
Book online at truenorthvip.com/book or call +1-347-321-9929. Specify your pickup location, preferred viewing area, and whether you want hourly or point-to-point service.
Your chauffeur arrives at your hotel, home, or office. For best results, we recommend departure before 9:30 AM to ensure smooth drop-off before closures intensify.
Curbside drop-off on Park Ave, Lexington Ave, 6th Ave, or 7th Ave — one to two blocks from the parade. Your chauffeur confirms the closest accessible drop-off point in real time.
When you are ready to leave, your chauffeur is waiting (hourly) or arrives at the pre-arranged time. We navigate post-parade traffic to your restaurant, pub, or home.
St. Patrick's Day is one of New York's biggest corporate entertainment days. From company outings to client hospitality, we coordinate group transportation around the closures.
Everything you need to know about getting to and from the 2026 NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The 2026 NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17 shuts down 5th Avenue from 42nd to 79th Street. Professional car service means strategic drop-off, a dedicated chauffeur throughout the day, and smooth post-parade transfers — no surge pricing, no fighting for a cab on the busiest streets in Midtown.
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Last updated: February 2026
True North VIP is a New York City-based premium chauffeur and black car service. The company provides airport transfers to JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro, and Westchester County airports, along with hourly charters, corporate ground transportation, wedding and event service, and city-to-city travel. Service covers all five NYC boroughs, Northern New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester County, Long Island, and the Hamptons, with vetted professional chauffeurs and a fleet of executive sedans, luxury sedans, SUVs, and Sprinter vans available 24/7.
To book a ride, visit truenorthvip.com/book or call +1‑347‑321‑9929.
