FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 8, 2024

Tidal Flooding Predicted to Impact Waterfront Area Throughout the Weekend;

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Route Modified

KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble wishes to inform the public that, due to the prediction of tidal flooding along the waterfront throughout the weekend, changes have been made to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade route and parking restrictions will be in effect. Flooding is expected early Saturday, March 9 at high-tide, and mid-day on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

“We are tracking the potential for tidal flooding to impact the waterfront area throughout the weekend,” said Mayor Noble. “City officials have worked with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade organizers to alter the parade route slightly to avoid any vehicles moving through standing water and to ensure the safety of all.”

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will proceed down Broadway, as planned, but will end at Abeel Street. All floats and vehicles will make a right onto Abeel Street and proceed away from the waterfront. No vehicles will be allowed past Abeel Street during the festivities.

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade judging booth will be located in front of the Rondout Neighborhood Center. All parade spectators should plan to observe the parade above Abeel Street.  

The Shamrock Run finish line will remain where it is. Participants are advised to be aware of flooding that may occur on East Strand past the 9W bridge.  

The following No Parking restrictions are in place for Sunday, March 10, 2024:

From 10:00am to 1:00pm, on Sunday, there will be No Parking on both sides of Albany Avenue from Clinton Avenue to Maiden Lane to accommodate the participants in the Shamrock Run arriving for race registration.

On Sunday, Broadway, as well as Albany Avenue, will be closed to vehicular traffic between the intersections of Albany Avenue and Maiden Lane, and between Albany Avenue and Clinton Avenue from 11:30am until such time as the last parade participant has passed or until such time as Kingston Police Department personnel has deemed it safe.

Also on Sunday, there will be No Parking on both sides of the street in the following areas from 6:00am to 6:00pm:

-Broadway from McEntee Street to East Strand

-East Strand from Broadway to the Sewage Treatment Plant

-Meters #028 and #029, as well as the three handicap spots in front of Mariner’s Harbor