Dr. Delamere and daughter Deirdre Dr. Patrick J Delamere has been marching since as long as he can remember. His earliest memory was in 1945, when he was just 4 years old and his parents walked him through Columbus Circle to the parade. He recalls seeing several heavy artillery guns around the statue and the feeling he was safe and protected. Today his many grandchildren … [Read more...]
Catholic Faith Network Presents
Catholic Faith Network Presents: Faith and Heritage, the heart of the Irish Immigrant. NYC St Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal and Aides Featured in an Upcoming Special This program features interviews and remarks with Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Chairman of the NYC St Patrick’s Day Parade Sean Lane, Grand Marshal Dr Brian O’Dwyer and the Aides to the Grand Marshal. The … [Read more...]
Honoring Our Past as We March into the Future
It is at once a great honor and a solemn obligation to work with so many dedicated sons and daughters of Erin to produce the world renowned New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. In all humility, I thank John Lahey and my colleagues on the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Board of Directors for providing me with this opportunity to serve as Chairman. Thanks also to our partners … [Read more...]
The procession
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The Saint Patrick Award
The Saint Patrick Award by Calnan & Anhoj The Saint Patrick Award has been given since the advent of the St. Patrick dinner by the New York City's Saint Patrick's Day Foundation to honor individuals for outstanding contribution. In 2016, the award took its permanent aesthetic form in the deft hands of sculptors Michael Calnan and Gunvor Anhoj: iron swans, hand-wrought … [Read more...]