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St. Patrick's Day Celebration |
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The Association organized the first Morris County St. Patrick's Day Parade in Wharton in 1979. It outgrew Wharton and in 1990 was moved to Morristown where the Association, along with the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick organize the parade.
............and then after the parade - more fun to come!
Immediately following the Morristown St. Patrick's Day Parade the Association holds a celebration at the Clubhouse. The day is filled with live music, song and dance; as well as corn beef sandwiches, drink and wonderful desserts. The day is such a success that tickets must be purchased before hand.
St Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County
Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Noon
South Street, Morristown, NJ
2011 Grand Marshall
Willie Quinn
Annual Grand Marshal Reception
March 4th 2011
Click on the link below to view the Parade web site:
Through the years, the Parade Organization has donated tens of thousands of dollars to local Charities
Parade Facts
· Parade is Jointly run by the Irish American Association of Northwest New Jersey and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Morris County organization.
· 2011 Parade is the 33rd Annual Parade in Morris County
· Best Parade in New Jersey
· Started in Wharton in 1979 and moved to Morristown in 1991
· More bands than in the Rose Bowl Parade (22 signed up for this year)
· Privately funded…no public funds
· Parade planning is year-round with bulk of activity December to March
· Parade only looks easy because of well over 2500 hours put in by 40-50 volunteers working to make it look easy.
· We expect over 80,000 spectators of all ages in Morristown enjoying the parade. Parade has something for everyone…bands, fire trucks, youth groups, corporate, business and community groups marching.
· Everyone Loves a Parade !
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Parade Board of Trustees |
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Officers Bob Nace - President Willie Quinn - Vice-President John Hyland - Treasurer John Butler - Secretary |
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IAANJ (2009 -2011) Kathleen Hyland Robyn Quinn Eamonn Long Jim Mongey Pete Ecklund |
FSSP (2010 - 2012) Mike Beck John Bradley Kevin Langan Tim Brunnock Jeff Rawding |
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Parade Committees selected by Board of Trustees Parade Committee Chair- Bill Schoeck (President IAANJ) Parade Committee Co-Chair- Ernie Miltner (President FSSP) Finance Committee Chair - Al DeBenedictis Finance Committee Co-Chair - Ryan Dawson |
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Click on link below to find more information about St. Patrick: