Freehold St. Patrick's Day Parade; Freehold Borough Arts Council

Freehold St. Patrick's Day Parade; Freehold Borough Arts Council A little over two weeks before St. Patrick's day 2012, a permit was applied for a parade in Freehold.

Annual Parade sponsored by the Freehold Borough Arts Council and the Freehold Chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 16, Freehold Elks, and the Freehold Colombian Club. A couple of days later, the permit was approved by the Freehold Borough Clerk's office, and by a unanimous vote by the Borough Council. Twelve days later hundreds of people marched and were spectators in the first par

ade. Many families then went to the Center Players playhouse (35 South Street) to watch a family film sponsored by the Freehold Borough Arts Council and generously funded by the Freehold chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

From Easter Bunny to parade chair, so much more this guy's always on the move!
04/04/2026

From Easter Bunny to parade chair, so much more this guy's always on the move!

04/01/2026

Jeffrey "Jeff" Friedman has been a central figure in the Freehold Borough arts scene for over 15 years, most notably serving as the President of the Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC). As a business owner, and community leader. He has led several initiatives to integrate the arts into the downtown's economic and cultural life.

His key contributions to the arts in Freehold Borough include:

Freehold Art Gallery: As the proprietor of the Freehold Art Gallery, Friedman provides a dedicated retail and exhibition space for local artists to showcase and sell their work.

Mural Projects: He has been instrumental in public art initiatives, such as the Mural Park project, where he coordinated with local students to transform a former gas station into a public art gateway for the downtown.

St. Patrick's Day Parade: Friedman serves as the Chairperson for the Freehold St. Patrick's Day Parade, which is organized by the Arts Council and features traditional Irish pipe and drum bands alongside local school bands.

Half Mile of Horses Art Walk: Through his leadership at FBAC and his role as Executive Director of DowntownFreehold.com, he has supported the annual Half Mile of Horses Art Walk, an outdoor exhibit of decorated horse sculptures.

Community Engagement: During the COVID-19 pandemic, he used the FBAC platform to host a blog for artists, inviting them to share their creative endeavors and promoting local artistic voices.

Historic & Cultural Fusion: He has collaborated with the Historic Preservation Commission to merge arts with history, such as converting historic homes into temporary galleries during town tours.

02/28/2026
02/26/2026

Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC) is asking for your support for the Annual Freehold St. Patrick's Day Parade; Freehold Borough Arts Council. Just ask the bartenders at the The American Hotel and The Court Jester NJ in Freehold to purchase a Shamrock. With your support we are able to hire bands and more for the parade. We would like to thank Printing2go for their donation! *

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