2019 Grand Marshal Dr. Brian John O’Dwyer, Esq. Brian J. O’Dwyer is a native New Yorker who comes from a legendary New York Irish American family. He is the son of the late Paul O’Dwyer, civil rights activist and President of New York City council from 1974 to 1979 and the nephew of The Honorable William O’Dwyer, former Mayor of New York. Dr. O’Dwyer was … [Read more...]
BRONX JUDGE DENIES ALL MOTIONS TO BLOCK ACTIONS OF SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE BOARD
Bronx State Supreme Court Judge Robert Johnson has denied all of John Dunleavy’s motions to set aside all of the actions of the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Board of Directors since its June 30, 2015, meeting, dealing a major setback to a costly and divisive lawsuit. The June 7th ruling by Judge Johnson means all Board actions taken since John Lahey was elected Chairman … [Read more...]
Sean Lane Named Chair of Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Board
NEW YORK, NY, May 15, 2018 – The New York City St. Patrick’s Day Board of Directors has elected Sean Lane, who has played a critical role raising funds for the parade, as Chairman, effective July 1, 2018. Ryan Hanlon was elected Vice Chairman. Lane is Vice Chair and co-founder of the St. Patrick’s Day Foundation which has become the largest single source of … [Read more...]
BOBBY BOYCE TO BLOW WHISTLE
CHIEF OF DETECTIVES BOBBY BOYCE TO BLOW WHISTLE TO START NEW YORK CITY ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE New York Police Department Chief of Detectives Robert “Bobby” Boyce, who is retiring after 35 years on the streets of New York, will blow the whistle to officially start the 257th New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m., at 44th Street and … [Read more...]
Farewell to Katherine M. “Kitty” Geissler
Farewell to Katherine M. “Kitty” Geissler The Board of Directors of the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, on behalf of all Irish-Americans, celebrates the life and mourns the death of our dear Kitty Geissler, 105 years old. We offer our prayers for her soul and for her family. Kitty was a Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians National Life Member and the … [Read more...]