NEW YORK, NY, September 5, 2019 –The St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Inc. Board of Directors is pleased to announce they have selected James T. Callahan, General President of the International Union of Operating Engineers, as the Grand Marshal of the 2020 New York City St Patrick’s Day parade. Mr. Callahan is a long time New Yorker residing on Long Island with his wife Fran and … [Read more...]
2019 Scholarship Awards Announced
From: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Inc. nycstpatricksparade.org Contact: Hilary Beirne / Catherine Tully Muscente … [Read more...]
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Marching Unit Awards Presented To Winners
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 educated in the … [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...]