St. John’s University Marches Proudly in New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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Crowd of St. John’s University alumni wearing red sashes gathered during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
Group of St. John’s University alumni wearing green and posing together at a St. Patrick’s Day celebration indoors
Bagpiper performing during a St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City
St. John’s University alumni standing together with drinks during a St. Patrick’s Day gathering
Two St. John’s University alumni wearing red sashes and hats smiling during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
Two St. John’s University alumni wearing red sashes and hats smiling during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumni pennant displayed on a bar counter with a blurred background
St. John’s University alumni wearing red sash during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University student wearing red sash smiling during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumnus greeting a member of the clergy during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumnus greeting a member of the clergy during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumnus wearing a green scarf and red sash giving a thumbs up while walking in a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumni waving and smiling while walking in a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University student wearing a red sash smiling while walking in a New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University student wearing a red sash smiling while walking in a New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumna wearing a green scarf and red sash waving during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumni and students marching with a red banner in a New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumnus holding a red banner and cheering during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumnus wearing a green hat and red sash waving while walking in a St. Patrick’s Day parade
Group of St. John’s University students and alumni walking together during a St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City
Group of St. John’s University students and alumni walking together during a St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City
Spectators holding an Irish flag and smiling during a St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City
St. John’s University students and alumni holding a red banner while marching down a city street during a parade
St. John’s University alumni cheering and walking together during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
Pipes and drums band performing with American and Irish flags during a St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City
St. John’s University students holding a red banner while walking in a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumni waving and smiling while walking together in a city parade
Two St. John’s University alumni smiling together while standing along a parade route
St. John’s University alumnus wearing a red jacket and sash during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
Large group of St. John’s University students and alumni posing together with a banner on a New York City street
Large group of St. John’s University students and alumni posing together with a banner on a New York City street
group of St. John’s University students and alumni posing together with a banner on a New York City street
Large group of St. John’s University students and alumni posing together with a banner on a New York City street
Crowd of St. John’s University alumni wearing red sashes gathered during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
Group of St. John’s University alumni wearing green and posing together at a St. Patrick’s Day celebration indoors
Bagpiper performing during a St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City
St. John’s University alumni standing together with drinks during a St. Patrick’s Day gathering
Two St. John’s University alumni wearing red sashes and hats smiling during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
Two St. John’s University alumni wearing red sashes and hats smiling during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumni pennant displayed on a bar counter with a blurred background
St. John’s University alumni wearing red sash during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University student wearing red sash smiling during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumnus greeting a member of the clergy during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumnus greeting a member of the clergy during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumnus wearing a green scarf and red sash giving a thumbs up while walking in a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumni waving and smiling while walking in a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University student wearing a red sash smiling while walking in a New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University student wearing a red sash smiling while walking in a New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumna wearing a green scarf and red sash waving during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumni and students marching with a red banner in a New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumnus holding a red banner and cheering during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumnus wearing a green hat and red sash waving while walking in a St. Patrick’s Day parade
Group of St. John’s University students and alumni walking together during a St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City
Group of St. John’s University students and alumni walking together during a St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City
Spectators holding an Irish flag and smiling during a St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City
St. John’s University students and alumni holding a red banner while marching down a city street during a parade
St. John’s University alumni cheering and walking together during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
Pipes and drums band performing with American and Irish flags during a St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City
St. John’s University students holding a red banner while walking in a St. Patrick’s Day parade
St. John’s University alumni waving and smiling while walking together in a city parade
Two St. John’s University alumni smiling together while standing along a parade route
St. John’s University alumnus wearing a red jacket and sash during a St. Patrick’s Day parade
Large group of St. John’s University students and alumni posing together with a banner on a New York City street
Large group of St. John’s University students and alumni posing together with a banner on a New York City street
group of St. John’s University students and alumni posing together with a banner on a New York City street
Large group of St. John’s University students and alumni posing together with a banner on a New York City street
March 20, 2026

Under clear, cold skies along a vibrant Fifth Avenue, St. John’s University once again made its mark at the 265th New York City (NYC) St. Patrick’s Day Parade—one of the city’s most storied traditions. Joining more than 250,000 fellow marchers, a spirited ensemble of University students, alumni, administrators, staff, and members of the St. John’s Irish Society proudly represented St. John’s before an estimated two million spectators.

Dressed in unmistakable St. John’s red amid a sea of green, the University delegation stood out as they marched up the iconic midtown route. “As a New Yorker with Irish heritage, being part of this parade is a must,” said senior Daniel Sullivan ’26SJC, from Hicksville, NY.

Daniel, a member of the Irish Society at St. John’s who also serves as a member of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Student Advisory Committee, added, “Marching with St. John’s is something every student should experience,” he said. “Seeing and hearing the love from the crowd—it reinforces the power of the St. John’s brand.”

The NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade—first held in 1762, 14 years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence—remains the nation’s oldest and largest celebration of Irish heritage and the Catholic faith. The parade continues to draw participants from across the globe, and an estimated two million St. Patrick’s Day spectators braved the cold to paint the Big Apple green for the annual parade.

This year, the NYC parade was dedicated to the birth of our nation, commemorating and celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

As the University marched past Fifth Avenue landmarks, including Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and The Plaza, parade watchers joined the University delegation in cheering, “Let’s go, Johnnies!” and “We are… St. John’s!”

Since 2005, Brian Browne, Associate Vice President of University Communications and Public Affairs, has coordinated the University’s presence in the parade. “It is a fun and special experience,” he said. “St. John’s always gets a great reception from the hometown crowd—and this year, some revelers even started chanting for Red Storm legend, Zuby!”

Zuby Ejiofor is the dynamic, six-foot-nine senior forward for the Red Storm and the first player in BIG EAST Conference history to win BIG EAST Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and the Dave Gavitt Trophy for the BIG EAST Tournament Most Outstanding Player.

The day began with a morning alumni brunch at Stout Grand Central, which brought together graduates across generations, many of whom make the parade an annual tradition. Martin P. Whelan ’84CBA, President/Owner, Stout NYC Hospitality Group, and member of the Board of Governors, greeted attendees, wishing them well and toasting all things St. John’s.

In a city bursting with St. Patrick’s Day spirit, St. John’s once again brought its own vibrant touch, celebrating heritage, community, and the enduring bond between New York and the University.

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