Tag: American Irish Association of Woodbridge
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Crowds enjoy St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Woodbridge once again
WOODBRIDGE – Ahead of the 49th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Woodbridge, Charles Kenny, who served as grand marshal, predicted this year’s parade would be bigger than usual. And from the crowds that lined up in their best green to enjoy the Irish festivities that kicked off at Woodbridge High School on March 13,…
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After a year hiatus, St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Woodbridge is back on
WOODBRIDGE – For Charles Kenny, the honor of serving as grand marshal of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Woodbridge is about enjoying time with family. “My mother and father, especially my mother, loved the parade and enjoyed this time of year,” he said, recalling parties at the family home with Irish music playing.…
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Woodbridge officials to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with flag raising on March 14
The American Irish Association of Woodbridge will host St. Patrick’s Day ceremonies with the symbolic raising of the national flag of Ireland and a rendition of the Irish national anthem to the salute of traditional Irish bagpipes at 9 a.m. March 14 outside of Woodbridge Town Hall, 1 Main St., at the flag pole. The…
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Crowds wore their best green to enjoy 47th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE – Crowds wore their best green outfits and accessories to enjoy the 47th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Woodbridge. The Woodbridge American Irish Association’s parade kicked off at Woodbridge High School on March 8. Claire Curran-Miloscia served as grand marshal and Maureen Kelly-Jurgens served as parade chair. The association’s Irish Woman of the…
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Grand marshal will change hats as she leads the 47th Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 8
WOODBRIDGE – Claire Curran-Miloscia will add another hat to her repertoire when she leads the 47th annual Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year she will serve as grand marshal as the parade kicks off at Woodbridge High School at 1:30 p.m. on March 8. Typically she dresses as the Leprechaun during the parades. “I…
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Grand marshal of Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade has close connection to Ireland
WOODBRIDGE — Joan Dias will lead more than 80 marching bands, floats, Irish step dancers, bagpipers and organizations as she serves as grand marshal of the 45th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. The parade kicks off at Woodbridge High School at 1:30 p.m. March 11. “It’s a big honor to represent the American Irish Association…
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Annual Bowl for Hunger raises $31,000 for food banks
WOODBRIDGE — Funds from the eighth annual “Bowl for Hunger” will be distributed evenly among 32 food banks in Middlesex County. This year’s “Bowl for Hunger” on July 27 at Majestic Lanes of Hopelawn raised approximately $31,000, with additional pledges to come. Assemblyman Craig J. Coughlin (D-Middlesex) in partnership with the Middlesex Water Company, Raritan…
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Killmurray appointed mayor in South Brunswick
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Longtime Councilman Christopher Killmurray was appointed as the mayor of South Brunswick last week. Killmurray was sworn in by the council on April 11 after the passing of Frank Gambatese on March 25 after a brief illness. Gambatese, 81, had been the longest serving mayor of the…
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St. Pat’s parade steps off March 12 in Woodbridge
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — The sound of bagpipes, some Irish step dancing and a sea of green are expected to fill the streets of the township as the American Irish Association of Woodbridge serves as the host to its 44th annual Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade kicks off at Woodbridge…