Irish satisfaction was on full show in Park Slope for the 51st annual Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 15.
The afternoon featured bagpipers, marching bands, dancers, vintage vehicles, speeches, and naturally, Irish satisfaction.
It’s Brooklyn’s oldest parade celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Hundreds of individuals attended the march, which began at Bartel-Pritchard Sq..
This yr’s grand marshal was PIX 11 Information reporter Magee Hickey.
Aides included Tara Hodgens, William Cullen Jr., Neil Patrick Callaghan, Mike Zwosta, Mark Barrett, Maureen Shaffer Edison, Jim Donovan, John Patrick McGoldrick, and Frank Sheridan.
Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Title Parish, adopted by the opening ceremonies at 1:30 p.m.
Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Parade Chairperson Michelle Brennan described this yr’s turnout as “wonderful.”
“It was great to see so many acquainted faces who’ve made this a household custom, returning yr after yr to rejoice with us,” she instructed this paper. “The vitality alongside the parade route was unbelievable, with crowds cheering on the marchers each step of the best way. We have been proud to welcome again many teams who’ve participated for years, some because the very starting, in addition to a number of new teams becoming a member of us for the primary time. That blend of custom and new participation is what retains this parade so particular and vibrant.”
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Neighborhood leaders and organizations have been a part of the festivities, together with NYPD, FDNY, and native college bands.
The parade’s annual 9/11 Rededication Ceremony additionally happened.
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Brennan added that the parade’s theme, ‘Religion, Heritage, Historical past, Tribute & Remembrance,’ remained on the coronary heart of the day.
“We rejoice the religion of St. Patrick and our ancestors, the intertwined histories of Eire and America,” she stated. “This yr is particularly significant as we mark the twenty fifth anniversary of 9/11. We additionally honored my mom, Mary Margaret Brennan, who was an integral a part of the committee for 50 years, the explanation I grew to become concerned within the parade, and who now joins the various family members we keep in mind.”
An after-party was held at Shepherds Corridor at Holy Title of Jesus Church, 245 Prospect Park West. It included corned beef and cabbage dinner, beer, soda, and a efficiency by Bronagh and Bob.
“There’s no place to rejoice St. Patrick’s Day like Brooklyn,” stated former New York Metropolis Comptroller and U.S. congressional candidate Brad Lander. “Due to grand marshal Magee Hickey, to the organizers, the dancers, and the elders and younger individuals who preserve historical past and custom alive.”
“The parade is all the time a celebration, but in addition a remembrance,” stated Brennan. “We sit up for persevering with this proud custom for a few years to come back.”
