The New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade™ is proud to present Londonderry High School Lancer Marching Band from New Hampshire. They will play Irish Eyes Are Smiling when marching this year. Be sure to tune in to NBC to watch the best of the best. Londonderry High School Lancers Marching Band Number of People in Band: 225 Colorguard 15Drum … [Read more...]
Highlight: North Babylon High School
The North Babylon High School Marching Band is made of up 110 members including winds, percussion and kick-line. Nicknamed “The Marching Bulldogs,” the group has performed at many concert and festival events including the Newsday Marching Band Festival, Music in the Parks, and The NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Number of people in the band: 110 Band Director: … [Read more...]
Spotlight: Sebastian River High School
Sebastian River High School Marching Sharks The Marching Sharks The Sebastian River High School Band Program has been one of excellence since its inception in 1994. The program provides an outstanding musical experience for more than 250 students that make up the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Caribbean Steel Drum Band, Percussion Ensemble, … [Read more...]
Spotlight: Maghery Fife and Drum Band
Maghery (pronounced MA-HA-RY) Band have performed and competed at many parades & competitions across Ireland. Maghery Fife and Drum Band They compete annually at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann and Dungloe’s Easter Sunday competition and have in recent years began competing at Limerick’s International Band Championship and Derry, Northern Ireland’s Entertainment … [Read more...]
The 2017 Grand Marshal is health care leader Michael J. Dowling
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE NAMES HEALTH CARE LEADER MICHAEL J. DOWLING 2017 GRAND MARSHAL --- Believed to be First Hospital Head to Lead 255-Year-Old Parade NEW YORK, NY, October 7, 2016 – The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Board of Directors has named Limerick native Michael J. Dowling, president and chief executive officer of Northwell Health, as Grand Marshal of the 2017 … [Read more...]