Cardinal Spellman Marching Band Cardinal Spellman High School - 2019 Best High School Band http://cardinalspellman.org Number of people in the band: 40 Band Director: John Johnson 1st Place School's DivisionNYC St. Patrick's Day Parade 2018Best Band/Marching UnitYonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade 2017 Number of Years in NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade: 60 During … [Read more...]
R.I.P. Joe Haneman
The Parade mourns the loss of Joe Haneman A.K.A. Mr. Parade. Joseph Haneman passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, November 28th, 2019 at his residence in Florida. Joe was the Chairman of bands for the New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade for over 30 years. Joe had a long career in music and served as the music director at Cathedral High School as well as … [Read more...]
R.I.P Denis P. Kelleher
Irish immigrant, self-made Wall Street giant and 2005 Grand Marshal passes 2005 Grand Marshal Denis P. Kelleher It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Denis P. Kelleher, Grand Marshal of the 2005 Parade. "This great honor humbles me," he said in 2005. "I never imagined when I came to America as a very young man that someday I would lead the greatest … [Read more...]
R.I.P. Alfred E. Smith IV
Alfred E. Smith We are saddened to announce Alfred E. Smith IV, the 2013 Grand Marshal of the New York St. Patrick's Day Parade, has died at the age of 68. "Our sympathy goes out to the Smith family. We have lost a great Irish American! Al Smith was a man of many talents as demonstrated by his long and successful career on Wall Street and … [Read more...]
Irish Examiner Coverage of 2020 Grand Marshal Announcement
Introduction of 2020 Grand Marshal James Callahan in New York City council chambers by Hillary Berne Chairman Saint Patrick's Day Foundation New York City. coverage by the Irish Examiner. … [Read more...]