Where To See St. Patrick’s Day Parades in Monmouth

Several traditionally loud, fun outdoor celebrations are coming to downtowns nearby.

St. Patrick's Day 2013 is approaching and several towns are putting on parades with bagpipers, drums, floats and clowns. Wear something green and bring the camera!           Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade Sunday, March 10 at 1 p.m.       Seven pipe and drum bands, step dancers, floats and hundreds of participants. Grand Marshal Tim McLoone, a restaurant owner, musician and philanthropist. Begins at Victory Park on River Road marching to East River Road and turning right onto Carton Street, ending at the Forrestdale School. Matawan's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade Friday, March 15 at 6 p.m. Party starts at 6:05 p.m. Starts and pretty much ends at 176 Jackson Street, Matawan. Sponsored by Washington Engine, featuring corned beef, cabbage…

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Police Say Keyport Woman Kicked, Spit On Oceanport Officers

The Keyport resident is also charged with trying to disarm one of the officers.

A Keyport woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly assaulting Oceanport Police officers, according to court documents.  Katrina D. Veney, 23, 244 Orchard St., Keyport, faces two counts of aggravated assault following a Jan. 15 incident in Oceanport in which she allegedly injured two officers who were trying to place her under arrest. Ptl. Jake Pascucci and Sgt. Raymond Ciani were taken to Monmouth Medical Center and treated for injuries.  Veney allegedly tried to resist arrest for outstanding warrants by refusing to roll down vehicle windows and unlock its doors. She is charged with attempting to disarm an officer after police say she tried to remove Pascucci's firearm "numerous times."  She was also charged with throwing bodily fluid …

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PHOTOS: Hurricane Sandy Sweeps Away Bayshore Businesses, Destroys Houses

Hurricane Sandy barreled through the bayshore, leaving a path of destruction in her wake.

Share your photos and videos by clicking the 'Upload Photos and Videos' button. Wide eyes took in the scene on West Front Street in Keyport Tuesday morning, as bayshore residents crunched over the carnage of their beloved local businesses and marinas. The windows of Ye Cottage Inn were blown out and the building was left barely standing. Keyport Fishery still stood, but only as a flooded shell. Bob's Hot Dogs was crumpled to the ground, and the boats in Pedersen's Marina were toppled over. A little closer to the normally calm Keyport Harbor is a pile of shingles, wood, and historic artifacts where the Keyport Historical Society's Steamboat Museum once stood. The public art project installed last summer, which consisted of large mosaics, …

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High Waters, Rough Currents as Keyport Awaits Sandy

Waterfront Park off Raritan Bay has a windy but quiet Sunday before the storm.

The Borough of Keyport, historic Bayshore neighbor to Matawan, Aberdeen and Hazlet, has an uneasy ringside seat for the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Sandy late Monday. By Sunday afternoon, the waters of Raritan Bay were already roiling and the last few boats had been moved to what their owners hope will be relative safety. The bayside walkway of Waterfront Park, normally a popular place for fishing and strolling, had little activity. The curious few stood by the rail for a look at the bay, snapping photos or pulling up the hoods on sweatshirts as a chill wind bent the park's newly planted trees.

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Keyport Fireman's Fair Kicks Off Next Week

The annual Fireman's Fair in Keyport begins on July 9.

This Keyport Fire Department's longstanding annual Fireman's Fair will start next week, beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 9 on the waterfront off West Front Street in Keyport. The fair will feature various local food vendors, music, games and rides, and will run until Saturday, July 14. For its 46th year anniversary, this year's fair has a variety of features and events. Live bands will perform every night, culminating with the Southern Steel Band, a southern rock tribute band, on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. Saturday will also have a pancake-eating contest (sponsored by the nearby Keyport IHOP), a 50/50 raffle and a fireworks display over Keyport Harbor at night. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday are also Kiddie Night, where all rides are one …

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PHOTOS: Keyport Held Its 7th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday

Can you find your group in these pictures of the parade?

The Keyport Fire Department will held their 7th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 24. People and organizations from all over Monmouth County came to march in the parade, including the Matawan First Aid Squad, the Keyport Art Society, the Jersey Shore Girl Scouts, the Keyport Indians Cheerleaders and Football Players and the Flinstones. The parade began at St. Joseph's Church on Maple Place and then traveled over West Fourth Street and continued on Maple Place. Then it went down West Front Street and ended at Fireman's Park.

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Keyport's 7th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

One more St. Patrick's Day celebration is this weekend, and you won't want to miss it

Don't pack away your kelly green shirts and shamrock necklaces just yet. The Keyport Fire Department will host their 7th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 24 starting at 1 p.m. Beginning at St. Joseph's Church on Maple Place, the parade will move over West Fourth Street and continue on Maple Place. Then it will head down to West Front Street and end at Fireman's Park. What is your favorite part of the parade? Tell us in the comments.

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