2013 Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Parade Is Sunday, March 24

By on March 13, 2013  Events, Featured story
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Mayor Michael Bloomberg marches in last year's Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day parade, responsibly carrying an Irish flag instead of a 64 oz. soda. (Photo: NYC Mayor's Office / Spencer T. Tucker)

Mayor Michael Bloomberg marches in last year’s Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day parade, responsibly carrying an Irish flag instead of a 64 oz. soda. (Photo: NYC Mayor’s Office / Spencer T. Tucker)

Fun Fact: Erin go bragh is the Anglicization of an Irish Gaelic phrase which means, “saving the best parade for last.”

Oh, some people think they want to go to a parade that’s on March 17, actual St. Patrick’s Day. Well, kids, it’s 2013 – the best college bowl games aren’t on January 1st anymore, either, they’re played the week after New Year’s. Just like the best St. Patrick’s Day parade is a week after St. Patrick’s Day. Click here for more about the parade

Seen In Bay Ridge Weekstarter: Check Out Those Headlights At The Norwegian Parade

By on May 21, 2012  Seen In Photos
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And no, I don’t mean the obvious double entendre where blonde Scandinavian beauty queens are involved. I really mean, check out those headlights. On the car.

That is one beautiful car.

I know, I know. As a red-blooded American male with a pulse, I’m supposed to be automatically drawn to blonde Scandinavian beauty queens.

But my God, check out that car.

That’s a really beautiful vintage car.

There are 18 more pictures in this story. Click here to see them all…

[UPDATED - Route Map] Syttende Mai: Norwegian Day Parade on Third Avenue on Sunday, May 20

By on May 14, 2012  Events, Featured story
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This coming Sunday, May 20, the Norwegian Constitution Day Parade will march through Bay Ridge, starting at 1:30pm. The parade will be on Third Avenue this year for the first time.

The parade celebrates the May 17, 1814 declaration of independence from the victors of the Napoleonic Wars, that decreed that Denmark was to cede Norway to Sweeden. After a short war that was not won decisively by either side, Norway and Sweeden entered a union that allowed Norway to retain a large degree of autonomy. The union continued until 1905.

The parade traditionally marched along Fifth Avenue in years past. But this year, organizers are making the switch to Third Avenue to tackle the problem of declining attendance and to take advantage of sponsorship opportunities from the Merchants of Third Avenue association, as reported by Will Bredderman for the Bay Ridge Courier in March. The parade will march on Third Avenue from 86th Street to Bay Ridge Avenue/69th Street, jot over to 5th Avenue for a couple of blocks, and continue on 67th Street to 7th Avenue. Continue reading for a video from last year’s parade on Fifth Avenue…