The goal of the Newport Irish Heritage Month calendar is to include "All things Irish" that will be occurring in the Newport, Rhode Island area throughout March. This includes events sponsored by organizations that promote Irish heritage, culture, and history, including the Museum of Newport Irish History, the sponsor of this calendar, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. A complete list of participating organizations and businesses may be found at the end of this document.

Schedule Of events

PARADE DAY 2025

Mass in Honor of St. Patrick and St. Brigid, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Broadway and Mann Ave., Newport (near City Hall), 9:00 a.m. Offered in memory of the deceased members of the Newport Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernian and deceased members of the former Newport Irish Heritage Association. Officiant: Rev. Francis A. O’Loughlin, Pastor Emeritus of Jesus Saviour Church, Chaplain of the Newport Ancient Order of Hibernians.

69th Annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade: 

Steps off from Newport City Hall, Broadway promptly at 11:00 a.m. and finishes at Saint Augustin’s Church on Carroll Avenue in the Fifth Ward. This year’s parade is dedicated to the memory of John "Jack" Kane. Grand Marshal is Michael J. Henlyshyn. Approximate run time is 2 hours. Rain or shine. Visit newportirish.com for more information.

St. Joseph’s Church: Food Sale and Major Raffle: Corner Mann Ave. and Broadway (79 B’way), Newport (start of parade). 8:00-11:30 a.m. Breakfast sandwiches, potatoes, baked goods and more. Raffle: $5/ticket for a chance to win $2,000 in prizes (need not be present to win). Advance tickets: Elaine at (978)729-0206 or [email protected]

44th Annual St Patrick's Parade Day Breakfast Buffet: Brick Alley Pub, 140 Thames Street, Newport. Opening at 8:00 a.m. Regular menu beginning at 11:00 a.m. Call (401) 849-6334 or email [email protected] to reserve.

17th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Family Celebration: Martin Recreation Center "The Hut," 35 Golden Hill Street, behind Newport Library., 1-4 p.m. FREE admission. This alcohol-free, family-friendly event will feature entertainment including bagpipers, face painters, a balloon twister artist, a magician, Trevor "The Games Man," and more. There will also be giveaways, including a $100 cash door prize and a "How Green Am I" contest with cash prizes ($150, $100, $50). Enjoy a classic good time at no cost and a chance to win prizes and money! Sponsored by: Saccucci Honda, Middletown Self Storage, IHOP Middletown, City of Newport Recreation Dept,. Visit the "Events" page at newportirish.com for more information

Post-Parade Celebration hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave. Newport. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Music by DJ Murph throughout the day and Irish music by The McMurphy’s from 2-6:00 p.m. Kitchen open Noon-6:00 p.m. (cash bar). Advance tickets are $25, available from the bartender at Hibernian Hall, via cash, credit card, or local check. Questions: Hibernian Hall (401) 847-8671

St. Patrick’s Parade Day Family-Friendly Show with Greg Asadoorian and Danielle Boucher, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Top of Pelham, 1 Pelham Street, Newport (across from Bowen's Wharf on Thames St.). Enjoy St Patrick's Day with a special family-friendly "Dueling Pianos" show and views of Newport Harbor. Accompanied children between the ages of 2-16 are welcome. Sound decibel levels not suitable for children under 2 years old. Children are admitted free, however tables and booth reservations can only seat the number indicated on the ticket Details/Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-event-st-patricks-parade-day-family-friendly-show-gregdanielle-tickets-1234804807419

St. Patrick’s Cèilidh in the Dining Room at Blithewold :

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum, 101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114), Bristol. The luck of the Irish will shine upon you as you savor an Irish Brunch in Blithewold’s elegant Dining Room! Dance a jig or tap your toes to live, Irish music by Failte while you enjoy traditional fare from the Emerald Isle. Wear your green and join the fun! $45 Members/$60 non-Members. Pre-registration required. Click the link for details re. max. party sizes, payment info, etc. In the event of inclement weather the event may be cancelled and refunds issued. Click here: https://www.blithewold.org/event/st-patricks-ceilidh-in-the-dining-room/

Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center: 648 Thames St., Newport, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Learn about Irish immigration to the Newport area and of the contributions to the community by individuals of Irish descent from the 1600s to the present through various exhibits, including photographs, artifacts and more. Admission by donation. MNIH Members and children under 16 are free. For more information, please visit newportirishhistory.org.