Coronavirus Postpones 2021 Somerville St. Patrick's Parade Again

SOMERVILLE, NJ — For the second year in a row, the coronavirus pandemic has caused the 2021 Somerville Saint Patrick’s Parade to be postponed until next year.

The Somerville Saint Patrick’s Parade Committee announced its decision on Wednesday night noting the hard work being done by front-line heroes.

"We want to assure we are doing everything possible to not make their jobs more difficult during this pandemic and continue to minimize the spread of this disease within our communities and our families," stated the committee.

The committee also asked locals to continue to support Somerville's small businesses and restaurants that serve the downtown area.

"Let us please continue to remember them during this period of time for your business, service and hospitality needs," stated the committee.

The committee plans to bring the parade back on Sunday, March 13, 2022.

"The 2022 Saint Patrick's Parade will be a very special parade honoring Saint Patrick and those whose call to service has made a difference in our communities during these trying times," stated the committee.

The first St. Patrick's Day Parade on record in Somerville was held in 1984. It began at Duke Island Park and traveled to downtown Somerville.

For more information on the parade visit somervillesaintpatricksparade.com or facebook.com/SomervilleParade.

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