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The annual Ocean County Saint Patricks Day Parade in Seaside Heights happens Saturday.

(NJ.com)

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADES

Blessed be the patron saint of parades! Since the high holy weekend is about a week away it seems like every town is getting their parades in this weekend.

On Saturday March 11 the following parades are taking place:

Morristown

Union Count Parade at Union:

Hamilton:

Atlantic City:

Ocean County Parade at Seaside Heights

Sea Isle City:

Wildwood:

On Sunday March 12 the following parades take place:

Bergen County Parade at Bergenfield:

Hackettstown:

Jersey City:

Somerville

West Hudson Parade:

West Orange:

Asbury Park:

Freehold Borough:

Rumson:

Woodbridge:

South Jersey will get its Irish up on the Boardwalk at the annual Atlantic City parade on Saturday.

WRESTLEPRO RETURNS TO RAHWAY: It's March madness in the ring as WrestlePro returns to the Rahway Rec Center. Their latest card will feature special appearances from: ECW legend Tommy Dreamer, former WWE personality Brother Love, "Lucha Underground" star Joey Ryan, indie icon Shark Boy, and current Impact Wrestling stars: Homicide, Kevin Matthews, Mario Bokara, and Fallah Bah. $20-$30. Saturday, 6 p.m. (signings), 8 p.m. (show). 275 East Milton Avenue, Rahway. 732-669-3600

NJPAC BECOMES HOGWARTS ON SATURDAY: Muggles and wizards alike will be over the moon Saturday at the NJPAC. The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will play the entire score to "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." The performance will be in front of a massive 40-foot screen that will be showing the first chapter of the Harry Potter cinematic saga. There is an afternoon and evening performance. $29-$89. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 1 Center Street, Newark. 1-888-GO-NJPAC.

TULLAMORE DEW TASTING IN ASBURY: House of Independents turns into the House of Tully (sorry, this is not a "Game of Thrones" reference). Tullamore D.E.W., one of the largest Irish whiskey sellers in the world, presents a "Whiskey Legends" event at the Asbury venue. The event is a sit-down tasting and presentation features Tullamore D.E.W. Original, 12-year, 15-year, and a 14-year single malt. $20. Saturday, 8 p.m. 572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park. 732-977-5284.

'THE CAT IN THE HAT' IN MORRISTOWN: The famed character created by Dr. Seuss in 1957 comes to life in Morristown on Sunday. "Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat" will performed in its entirety on the Mayo Performing Arts Center Stage at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Appearances by Thing One and Thing Two have been confirmed. $12-$15. Sunday, 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 100 South Street, Morristown. 973-539-8008.

RINGLING BROTHERS SAYS FAREWELL TO NEW JERSEY: Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey's Circus will present their final New Jersey shows this weekend. Their show is titled "Out of this World." This show features the "Circus Space Fleet on a heroic quest of good versus evil." Despite the futuristic setting, the circus will keep all the staples that made it an American institution for generations. $17-$125. Thursday, 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. 25 Lafayette Street, Newark. 973-757-6600.

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