St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24

[Raj]

Not to be confused w the traditional Bay Shore event.... but any takers on a another parade , but this time in Wantagh? Supposedly ' the largest on LI'.
Per the website
'The largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Long Island will be led by our Grand Marshal and Wantagh native John Theissen. '

Parade Starts at 2pm.... maybe some food/ drinks after?

https://allevents.in/wantagh/4th-annual ... 5930808641

[ObnoxiousBlue]

I’m always down for another event, it’s a good excuse to get out and do something. This parade has always looked like fun, I’d be down for sure - and it’s i
in a Sunday, which is even easier!

[MrBreeze]

I'd be in for it

[Raj]

Floating this back up before I chase Wantagh.

Any other takers?

[ObnoxiousBlue]

Still in…

[Raj]

Just got the green ( see what I did there...) light from the parade peeps! Details tbd

[MrBreeze]

I'm a maybe. I have a conference in Florida that week and I'm supposed to fly home Sunday. Right now the plan is to come back early in the morning so as long as I have time to get there, I'll be there.

[Raj]

'Block party' to follow........ should be interesting

From the FaceBook page

The Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Block Party will be immediately following the largest St. Patrick's Day Parade on Long Island! It all happens here in Wantagh on Sunday March 17th!
Step off for the parade is at 2PM Block Party is from 4-8P
New for the kids this year... Metrocade NY Video Game Truck will be there, and Kool Kat Soft Ice Cream too!
Lots of food options at our restaurants and bars as well as our Food Trucks
Simply Greekalicious, Pies-on Wheels, Pips Pit, and Philly Pretzel Factory.

Shopping with The Barking Biscuit LLC In the bag ny , @vintagebylex and Pure Raw Brands Honey.

Fundraising and raffles from @warriors.for.a.cure and Wantagh American Legion Pipe Band

Music on the main stage by Mulcahy's Long Island with Current Affair as well as in front of Wantagh Inn and Uncle Frank's Pizza and Cocktails

You don't want to miss this! PLEASE TAKE THE LIRR as parking is extremely limited.

[Raj]

[B MAN]

will we have parking or we gotta fend for ourselves?

[Raj]

My people.

There is over 180 units marching in the parade. We are with the other Cars ( Model A's, Cadillacs, DeLorean, Road Runner Club, Wantagh Golf Cart club... wtf is that! and lots of bikes), towards the tail end of the parade.

We have to be at Wantagh HS by 1230, so let’s meet at noon At Dunkin.
1148 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793

The parking lot is on the NW corner of Wantagh Ave and Rt 105 ( aka Jerusalem). We will Dunkin lot at 1220, prompt.

There is also a Starbucks across the street, and great pizza place all in that lot. I plan on grabbing some slices for the family for while watching the parade until we are ‘ up’.

Parade steps off at 2, and since the ‘block party’ is at 4, I estimate we can watch the parade for about an hour.

Anyone coming from out east, that wants to meet me at my place, feel free. Im leaving my place at 1145.

[ObnoxiousBlue]

Sounds good. My car died last night, will have it patched up tomorrow night. Need to go through the plugs and timing. But shouldn't have an issue.
I'm excited! Hopefully we have good weather.

[Raj]

Sounds good. My car died last night, will have it patched up tomorrow night. Need to go through the plugs and timing. But shouldn't have an issue.
I'm excited! Hopefully we have good weather.

Good stuff!

If you cant get her going, take something out of my fleet ( proof of tetanus shot and life insurance policy required before taking flight)

[ObnoxiousBlue]

Good stuff!

If you cant get her going, take something out of my fleet ( proof of tetanus shot and life insurance policy required before taking flight)

PRICELESS

If I have an issue, I'll take you up on that.
I'm off Sunday, this will be fun.
For those who were at the Village Lantern, "Straight Pat" will likely be joining.

[MrBreeze]

My flight gets in at 10:30. Hopefully if everything works out I can drive home, grab Gemma and the camper and meet you guys

[Raj]

Im not familiar w ' straight pat', but exciting to meet someone w such a fitting name for the season.

I have 'Scotty Rocks' w his ruby red 64 meeting me at my place before. Hoping he will be 'Scotty on the rocks' by the end of the night.

[ObnoxiousBlue]

See you cool cats tomorrow

[MrBreeze]

Probably won't make the Dunkin meetup so we'll most likely see you at the school around 12:30

[Firefly]

Are we planning to go to a restaurant afterwards ?

[Raj]

I haven't planned anything. Everything local will be absolutely jammed. The ' block party' afterwards would be the place to go if you want to continue the festivities. Just be mindful of the parking limitation.


See you'll soon!

[ObnoxiousBlue]

Are we planning to go to a restaurant afterwards ?

Absolutely planning on going into town to get something. We’ll find parking somewhere, we may have to walk a bit. It is what it is!

[Glenn]

I'll be on 2 wheels.

[MrBreeze]

Wow, this parade was huge. We learned what to do for next year. I think this could be a really fun one if we do the "tailgaiting" thing next year.

[Glenn]

Wow, this parade was huge. We learned what to do for next year. I think this could be a really fun one if we do the "tailgaiting" thing next year.

And show up at 3:30 instead of 12:30.

[scottyrocks]

Really nice day today. Happy to meet and speak with everyone. Hoping to meet up again soon.