Media Contact Bridget O'Brien bridget@bridgetobrienprandevents.com 917-780-5589 For Immediate Release New York, NY-Monday evening, October 22, the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade held an award ceremony for the best marching units in the 2018 Parade. The event took place at Fordham University's McNally Theater. The awards were presented by Parade … [Read more...]
2019 Grand Marshal is Dr. Brian John O’Dwyer, Esq.
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...]
Knights of St. Patrick Mark 30 Years – and $1.5 million – Supporting New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sean Lane, Chairman of the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Board of Directors, commended and thanked The Knights of St. Patrick for their 30 years of support for the parade, support which totals more than $1.5 million. The Knights mark their 30th anniversary this year. “On behalf of the Parade Board of Directors and all Irish-Americans, I congratulate the dedicated … [Read more...]
New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Awards Six Scholarships for 2018 To College and High School Students
NEW YORK, NY, June 4, 2018 - The New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade announced today the six winners of the 2018 College and High School level research scholarship contest. Winners of college scholarships are: First Place – Emily Grasso, New York University School of Law. Emily’s mother is a member of the County Leitrim Society of New York. Second Place – John … [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...]