Tag: Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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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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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 follows in father’s footsteps
WOODBRIDGE – For Maryalice Jacko, the annual Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a family affair. Jacko is the parade’s grand marshal this year, a role her father, George Aston, took on 30 years ago in 1989. “It’s a one-time role so it is a huge honor to follow in my father’s footsteps,” she said,…
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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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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…