Sober St. Patrick’s Day NYC

09/17/2025

✨ It’s official, we’re halfway to St. Patrick’s Day! ✨

Something BIG is coming on March 17, 2026… A new Irish tradition for the whole family to enjoy. 💚

👀 Stay tuned right here for the reveal!

➡️ And don’t forget, you can register NOW to march with the SSPD troop in the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade: soberstpatricksday.org/events

Let’s celebrate Irish heritage, community, and fun, without the hangover.

08/25/2025

☘️💚 We bid a fond farewell to Helena Nolan, Consul General of Consulate General of Ireland, New York, as she concludes four wonderful years here.

As our founder Bill Reilly so beautifully said: “So grateful to you, Helena. Wishing you all the very best in the next leg of the journey…”

At Sober St. Patrick’s Day®, we are deeply thankful for Helena’s leadership, friendship, and her support of our mission to celebrate Irish culture with joy and authenticity. We wish her every success in her new role as Ambassador to Morocco in Rabat.

Slán agus beannacht, Helena! 🇮🇪✨

05/31/2025

Join Your Sober St. Patrick’s Day® Friends on June 7th at a at the
Historic Celebration of Family Recovery in Westchester, NY or Join Online!
📍 In-Person in Westchester, NY or 🌐 Online from Anywhere
We’re heading to the Hybrid 74th Annual Stepping Stones Lois’ Family Groups Picnic
Presented by: Stepping Stones, the historic home of Alcoholics Anonymous Cofounder Bill Wilson and Al-Anon Family Groups Cofounder Lois Wilson in Katonah, N.Y.
👉 In-Person Registration: https://InPerson74.eventbrite.com
🌐 Online: 1–5 PM Eastern
👉 Online Registration: https://Virtual74.eventbrite.com
ℹ️ Information: https://www.steppingstones.org/visit-events/events/

05/29/2025

🌟 Join Came To Believe Recovery and The Phoenix for "Raising the Bar"! 🌟

Enjoy a sober night filled with inspiring stories, delicious mocktails, and tasty appetizers. 🍹✨

📅 Wednesday, June 4, 2025
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Hephzibah House, 51 West 75th St., NYC

This event is FREE to attend, but registration is required! Secure your spot today and be part of a supportive, uplifting evening.

👉 https://www.soberstpatricksday.org/events

Let’s raise the bar on sober fun together!

03/24/2025

☘️ “In Ireland, you go to someone’s house, and she asks you if you want a cup of tea. You say no, thank you, you’re really just fine. She asks if you’re sure. You say of course you’re sure, really, you don’t need a thing. Except they pronounce it ting. You don’t need a ting. Well, she says then, I was going to get myself some anyway, so it would be no trouble. Ah, you say, well, if you were going to get yourself some, I wouldn’t mind a spot of tea at that, so long as it’s no trouble, and I can give you a hand in the kitchen. The you go through the whole thing all over again until you both end up in the kitchen drinking tea and chatting.

In America, someone asks you if you want a cup of tea, you say no, and then you don’t get any damned tea.

I like the Irish way better.” ☘️

- C. E. Murphy (Happy St. Patrick’s Day!)😄

(art: Linda Apple)

03/21/2025

🌟 Still Riding High from Sober St. Patrick’s Day® 2025! 🌟
We are overwhelmed by the incredible response to this year’s celebration. It’s taken a few days to recover (in the best way possible) from an absolutely fantastic experience from beginning to end.

🙏 A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the participants who marched with us, celebrated at the Grand Celebration, and brought the spirit of recovery and joy to life. Special shoutout to Ruth Riddick - NYCB Trainer Registry and www.asapnys.org, plus Family & Children's Association aka THRIVE, Came to Believe Recovery Inc. Stepping Stones Foundation aka Stepping Stones, the historic home of Bill and Lois Wilson and The Salvation Army USA — your support and presence made the day unforgettable.

🔥 The range of reactions from the crowd as we proudly carried the Sober St. Patrick’s Day banner was nothing short of powerful. We saw it all—from the occasional thumbs-down and comments about booze, to people shouting, “Good for you! WooHoo!” and celebrating their own recovery milestones as they shouted their “time” from the sidewalks. Some even chased us up Fifth Avenue just to grab the perfect selfie with the banner in the background. 💚📸

The energy, the camaraderie, and the pure joy of reclaiming St. Patrick’s Day in the spirit of culture, community, and sobriety will keep us going all year long. We are beyond grateful for everyone who showed up, supported us, and helped make this day a resounding success.

Here are a few photos from the parade 😊
🍀 Until next year, let’s keep the good vibrations going! 💚

03/17/2025

🌟 Join Us LIVE from the Sober St. Patrick’s Day® Stage! 🎶☘️
Our incredible Music Director, John Whelan is bringing the energy and tradition straight to you—LIVE on Facebook from the SSPD® stage!

If you can’t be with us in person, you don’t have to miss out—Tune in, watch the magic unfold, and tag John Whelan!

John and his band will play to a packed house, lifting spirits after the NYC parade. We’re keeping the tradition alive with great music, great vibes, and a great crowd celebrating St. Patrick’s Day—sober and spectacular!

🎻🎶 Join the livestream and let’s celebrate together! ☘️✨

03/16/2025

We can't wait to see you all tomorrow!!

03/16/2025

"Wherever you go and whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish be there with you."

03/14/2025

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03/12/2025