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The Hamilton Saint Patrick's Day Parade, rescheduled from last week, takes place this weekend. Other towns throughout the state will have parades as well.

(Mancuso, Michael)

SAINT PATRICK'S DAY PARADES ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: Yes, even though the "high holy day" will have passed, that doesn't mean the parades stop this month.

Saturday, March 18:

Hamilton: (Rescheduled from March 11.) 1p.m. - Begins at Nottingham Fire Company, 200 Mercer Street in Hamilton Square.

The Highlands: 2 p.m. - Huddy Park down Bay Avenue.

Robbinsville: 12:15 p.m. (opening ceremony) - Washington Boulevard to Lake Drive.

Sussex County at Newton: 11:30 a.m. - Begins at Spring Street.

Sunday, March 19:

Bayonne: 1 p.m. - Begins at 5th Street and Broadway.

South Amboy: 1 p.m. - South Pine Avenue to Broadway.

FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE HIT NEW JERSEY: The kings of "bro country" Brian Kelley, and Tyler Hubbard aka Florida Georgia Line hit the Garden State on Friday and Saturday. The duo are currently on their "Dig Your Roots Tour" in support of their album of the same name. This album spawned the hit single "H.O.L.Y." which stood atop the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for 18 weeks. Opening up for Florida Georgia Line are Dustin Lynch, and Chris Lane. $31.75-$77. Friday, 7 p.m. 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. 1-800-736-1420. | $49-up. Saturday, 7 p.m. 25 Lafayette Street, Newark. 973-757-6600.

KYLE KINANE AT THE STRESS FACTORY: Kyle Kinane headlines Saint Patrick's weekend at New Brunswick's renowned Stress Factory. The comedian has been on quite a tear over the past year starring in Netflix's "Love," TruTV's "Those Who Can't," and Disney XD's "Right Now Kapow." Kinane has a number of albums out including: "Whiskey Icarus," "I Liked His Old Stuff Better," and "Loose in Chicago." He's a frequent podcast guest (including "WTF with Marc Maron," "Doug Loves Movies," an "Comedy Bang! Bang!") and hosts his own "The Boogie Monster." $20-$27. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., and 9:45 p.m. 90 Church Street, New Brunswick. 732-545-4242.

HUGE COMEDY DOUBLEHEADER IN ATLANTIC CITY: Speaking of comedy, Borgata is presenting a massive show on Saturday. "Roastmaster General" Jeff Ross and "Insomniac" host Dave Attell will perform a double bill of no-holds-barred hilarity. The event will take place at the casino and hotel's Music Box venue. Ross is currently the host and mind behind Comedy Central's "Roast Battle." The show was spawned for Ross' enormous success on the channel's various celebrity roast specials. Attell is most famous for his late night Comedy Central series, "Insomniac with Dave Attell," and had a memorable roll in the Amy Schumer comedy "Trainwreck." Tickets are limited. Saturday, 9 p.m. 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City. 609-317-1000.

JERSEY SHORE COMIC BOOK SHOW: "The Biggest Little Con on the East Coast" takes place Sunday at the Toms River Elks Lodge in Toms River. The Jersey Shore Comic Book Show will feature guest appearances, an artist alley, tons of comics and memorabilia, and toys. Popular area cosplayers such as the 501st Star Wars Legion, NJ Ghostbusters an Carter Cosplay will be on hand. Local comic book publications and stores will also be on hand selling their merch. There will be a "Jurassic Park" themed green screen photo booth on-site so you can get your pic with a T-Rex, or raptor. $3-$5. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 600 Washington Street, Toms River.

FISHBONE COMES TO ASBURY PARK: The kings of ska and funk, Fishbone, make their return to House of Independents in Asbury Park Thursday night. The band, who was one of the first acts to ever perform at House of Independents, is currently on their "Chim Chim Rises: The Return of the Monkey Tour," and will perform their 1996 album "Chim Chim's Badass Revenge" in its entirety, along with other favorites. Philadelphia soul and funk outfit Swift Technique open things up. $25. Thursday, 8 p.m.572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park. 732-977-5284.

LAURITA WINERY'S SAINT PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVAL: Get your Irish up at the popular Laurita Winery this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday the winery will have a full St. Pat's-themed menu featuring: Irish soda bread muffins ($4), potato soup ($6), Irish chili ($8), Guinness beef stew ($14) plus corned beef dinners. On Saturday there's music by Tom Brett & The Bog Boys (12 to 4 p.m.), and Scanlin and O'Hara (4 to 8 p.m.). On Sunday tunes will be provided by Ballyhaunis (11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), and The Snakes (3 to 7 p.m.). The Skyline Bagpipers will perform throughout the days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt. 609-752-0200.

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