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St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:06 pm
by 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

Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:35 am
by 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!
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:42 pm
by MrBreeze
I'd be in for it
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:22 pm
by Raj
Floating this back up before I chase Wantagh.
Any other takers?
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2024 11:55 am
by ObnoxiousBlue
Still in…
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2024 3:36 pm
by Raj
Just got the green ( see what I did there...) light from the parade peeps! Details tbd
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:21 pm
by 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.
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:40 am
by 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.
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:36 am
by Raj
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:43 pm
by B MAN
will we have parking or we gotta fend for ourselves?
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:38 am
by 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.

Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:55 am
by 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.
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:17 am
by Raj
ObnoxiousBlue wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:55 am
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)
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:45 pm
by ObnoxiousBlue
Raj wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:17 am
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.
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:05 pm
by 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
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:21 am
by 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.
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:36 am
by ObnoxiousBlue
See you cool cats tomorrow
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:00 am
by MrBreeze
Probably won't make the Dunkin meetup so we'll most likely see you at the school around 12:30
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:05 am
by Firefly
Are we planning to go to a restaurant afterwards ?
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:59 am
by 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!
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:53 am
by ObnoxiousBlue
Firefly wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:05 am
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!
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:07 am
by Glenn
I'll be on 2 wheels.
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:37 pm
by 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.
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:51 pm
by Glenn
MrBreeze wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:37 pm
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.
Re: St Patricks Parade - Wantagh 3/17/24
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:45 pm
by scottyrocks
Really nice day today. Happy to meet and speak with everyone. Hoping to meet up again soon.