On this edition of Ask Joan, Joan provides comprehensive details about the 264th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade, set for March 17, 2025. This year's Grand Marshal is Michael A. Benn. The parade, featuring over 150,000 marchers from various groups, will take place along 5th Avenue from 44th to 79th Streets, starting at 11 a.m. and ending around 4:30 p.m. Key tips include arriving early, checking parade schedules at nycstpatricksparade.org, and planning for street closures. For those not attending, the event will be broadcast on NBC4 and streamed online. Additional advice covers parking reservations and navigating public transportation through new.mta.info. Essential resources like gottogonyc.com for bathroom locations and parkwiz.com for parking can enhance your parade experience.

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