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 The mission of Sober St. Patrick's Day ® is to reclaim the true spirit of St. Patrick's Day by changing the perception and experience from an occasion for binge drinking and other misuse of alcohol to a celebration of the richness of Irish culture and the legacy of St. Patrick.  

​SSPD's Post-Parade Celebration Returns in 2022
IRELAND’S DIASPORA STRATEGY

SSPD Founder William Spencer Reilly visited the Consulate General of Ireland
New York to thank Deputy Consul General: Seán Ó hAodha for
​SSPD’s first ESP Grant. ​
​Thank you for your support!

You can still watch this year's virtual party!

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Reclaim Sláinte with the SSPD Running Club!
The mission of Sober St. Patrick’s Day® is to reclaim the true spirit of St. Patrick's Day, the mission of the SSPD running club is to reclaim “Sláinte” — an Irish toast that actually translates to “health.” Being healthy is much more fun as a community. And so, in a sincere embrace and toast to health fueled by Irish culture, the saint himself, and healthy and safe celebrations, we are thrilled to launch the SSPD Running Club and invite you to run with us!

We welcome all levels of walkers and runners. Whether virtual or in person - you are welcome to join us! SSPD Runners will enjoy: 
  • A “Couch to Marathon” training plan from Jim Frawley
  • Primary access to the Irish Heritage Running Series 
  • SSPD Running Club Blog and Chat 
  • Access to social events and Check-ins​

For the Kids!

Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

​Thanks to Dr. Tim Campbell, President of The St. Patrick's Centre in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
and Dennis Grogan, President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians NY County Board

Donate to the Sober St. Patrick's Day® Foundation, Inc. so that we can carry on our mission of supporting Irish culture.
 
​Sponsor the Virtual NYC event and support the Irish Culture of Irish Music, Dance and the Arts in NYC.  

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The Sober St. Patrick's Day ® Foundation, Inc. Mission Statement:  
"To reclaim the true spirit of St. Patrick's Day by changing the perception ​and experience from an occasion for binge drinking and other misuse of alcohol to a celebration of the richness of Irish culture and the legacy of St. Patrick."​