73rd annual Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day parade draws in thousands

by Julianne Mosher - March 20, 2025

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By Julianne Mosher

Route 25A in Miller Place was decorated in green with thousands of people from across Long Island excited for the 73rd annual Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day parade.

On Sunday, March 16, the parade route began at Harrison Avenue in Miller Place with local fire departments, school districts and businesses marching east to Broadway in Rocky Point. This year’s co-grand marshals were John and Raymond O’Sullivan, whose father was the grand marshal exactly 60 years ago.

— Photos by Julianne Mosher

Traffic advisory issued for Miller Place and Rocky Point on March 16

by Press Release - March 15, 2025

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MillerPlaceRockyPoint St Patricks Day Parade2024 #143 3-10-24 PhotoBy Greg Catalano — 2024 Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick's Day Parade. Photo by Greg Catalano

Suffolk County Police are advising motorists of a road closure due to the annual Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 16.

Route 25A will be closed between Miller Place Road in Miller Place and 150 feet east of Broadway Avenue in Rocky Point from 11:45 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. Parking will be prohibited along the parade route.

Both uniformed and plainclothes officers will be present to monitor crowd activity and will be enforcing the Brookhaven Town Ordinance prohibiting the possession of open alcoholic beverages. Violation of this ordinance could result in a fine. Spectators are to remain off the main travel portion of the roadway during the parade.

2025 Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade

73rd annual Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day parade draws in thousands

Traffic advisory issued for Miller Place and Rocky Point on March 16

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