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St. Patrick's Day Parade

Dauphin
Police & Fire
Girl, 3, Struck By Police Motorcycle During Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade (VIDEO) Girl, 3, Struck By Police Motorcycle During Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade (VIDEO)
Girl, 3, Struck By Police Motorcycle During Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade (Video) A 3-year-old girl is being treated for bumps and bruises after being struck by a Pittsburgh police motorcycle during the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade, authorities said. Witnesses said that the child jumped out of her stroller and into the bike's path at Stanwix Street and Boulevard of the Allies as the parade was ending at 1:30 p.m., according to the city's public safety department. Footage of the incident was captured by View Pittsburgh, who was live-streaming the parade on Facebook. The incident happened just after the 10:30-minute mark. The girl was "alert and oriented" when EMS…

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by Cecilia Levine
Atlantic
News
Kelsey Grammer Named Grand Marshal Of 2024 Atlantic City St. Patrick's Day Parade Kelsey Grammer Named Grand Marshal Of 2024 Atlantic City St. Patrick's Day Parade
Kelsey Grammer Named Grand Marshal Of 2024 Atlantic City St. Patrick's Day Parade Actor Kelsey Grammer will be heading down the boardwalk when he helps lead this year's Atlantic City St. Patrick's Day Parade. The organizers announced on Sunday, Jan. 28 that the man known to many as Dr. Frasier Crane will be a grand marshal for this year's parade. Grammer also was the grand marshal of the city's Winter Wonderland Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2. The St. Patrick's Day parade will be held on Saturday, Mar. 9 at 1 p.m. It will be the 36th edition of the Irish fun on the boardwalk, according to the parade's website. Our second Grand Marshal leading the parade is award winning…

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by Chris Spiker
Worcester
News
Worcester Co. St. Patrick's Day Parade: Details You Should Know About It Worcester Co. St. Patrick's Day Parade: Details You Should Know About It
Worcester Co. St. Patrick's Day Parade: Details You Should Know About It One of the biggest events of the year in Worcester County is the St. Patrick's Day Parade, which will be held Sunday, March 12.  If you plan on attending, here are some things you should know, according to the parade's official website.  The parade starts at noon and runs between one and a half to two hours.  The parade will snake its way down 2.1 miles of Park Avenue — from Highland to Elm streets, which means drivers must seek different routes from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.  Parking will be allowed on side streets, but do not block fire hydrants, driveways, or other roadways. A shuttle will r…

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by Josh Lanier
Warren Hunterdon
News
COVID-19: 2021 Hackettstown St. Patrick’s Day Parade Canceled COVID-19: 2021 Hackettstown St. Patrick’s Day Parade Canceled
Covid-19: 2021 Hackettstown St. Patrick’s Day Parade Canceled The 2021 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hackettstown has been canceled, the local business improvement district announced on social media. “Due to the current pandemic, the Hackettstown BID has regretfully made the decision to cancel the 2021 St Patty's Day Parade,” reads a Thursday Facebook post from the HBID. It’s unclear how the town will celebrate the March 17 holiday — but it “will not be quiet,” officials said. “The town will not be quiet that week,” the post said. “We will celebrate in a safe and festive way! Please look out for details.”

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by Valerie Musson
New Haven
News
COVID-19: Hartford And New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parades Cancelled COVID-19: Hartford And New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parades Cancelled
Covid-19: Hartford And New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parades Cancelled Organizers of both the Greater Hartford and Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parades have announced that their events will be canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  "Unfortunately, due to circumstances outside of our control, posed to the current COVID-19 health crisis, the parade has been postponed by the city of New Haven under the recommendation [of] the Governor's office," wrote organizers on their website. "The parade will be rescheduled, please stay tuned for more information." The Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee, which organizes Hartford's St. Pa…

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by Christina Coulter
Clarkstown
News
COVID-19: Rockland Has 'Teeth' To Enforce Executive Order On Social Distancing, State Says COVID-19: Rockland Has 'Teeth' To Enforce Executive Order On Social Distancing, State Says
Covid-19: Rockland Has 'Teeth' To Enforce Executive Order On Social Distancing, State Says A day after Rockland County Executive Ed Day heatedly responded to a claim by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that he was unaware Day had requested a containment zone be established in the area of the county with the most novel coronavirus (COVID-19 cases), Cuomo emphasized the importance for all residents to follow the state's executive order on social distancing. "I know what's happening in Rockland County and the numbers in Rockland County," Cuomo said. "We see them every day. "We work very closely with the community in Monsey and the orthodox community in Rockland. I get the issue. " "Also, they und…

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by Joe Lombardi
Orangetown
News
COVID-19: Pearl River St. Patrick's Day Parade, One Of State's Largest, Canceled COVID-19: Pearl River St. Patrick's Day Parade, One Of State's Largest, Canceled
Covid-19: Pearl River St. Patrick's Day Parade, One Of State's Largest, Canceled The much-anticipated Pearl River St. Patrick's Day Parade, the second largest in the state that draws thousands of visitors, has been canceled due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus. Hosted for the past 58 years in Pearl River by the Rockland County Ancient Order of the Hibernians, the decision to cancel the parade, scheduled for Sunday, March 22, was not made lightly, the AOH, said in a statement. "This has not been an easy decision, but the health and safety of the community must always be the overriding priority," the AOH said. "However, the impact of canceling the pa…

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by Kathy Reakes
Fairfield
Lifestyle
COVID-19: St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled In Milford COVID-19: St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled In Milford
Covid-19: St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled In Milford The City of Milford has canceled its St. Patrick's Day parade due to the novel coronavirus. The parade's chairman, Marty Hardiman, said on Wednesday, March 11, that given Gov. Ned Lamont’s declared state of public health emergency and with the closure of a private school in Milford due to a possible case of COVID-19, the parade committee had decided to cancel the 2020 parade.  "This decision is being made out of an abundance of caution and with extensive input from local, state, and federal public health officials," said Hardiman. This decision will help to ensure that we keep our resi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Nassau
News
COVID-19: New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade Could Be Canceled For First Time In 258 Years COVID-19: New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade Could Be Canceled For First Time In 258 Years
Covid-19: New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade Could Be Canceled For First Time In 258 Years This story has been updated. COVID-19 may claim its latest victim: the tradition-rich New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Officials have said it's likely the parade, which was scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, will be canceled due to concerns of coronavirus, which has rapidly been spreading throughout New York. The parade has been held every year since 1762. The New York Post says the decision to cancel the parade has already been made, but not formally announced. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had said on Wednesday, March 11 that he would leave the decision to parade organizers and local…

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by Zak Failla
Yonkers
Lifestyle
Love A Parade? Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Event Is One Of Area's Most Well-Attended, Traditional Love A Parade? Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Event Is One Of Area's Most Well-Attended, Traditional
Love A Parade? Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Event Is One Of Area's Most Well-Attended, Traditional St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner - as is one of the most traditional and well-attended parades in the area. The 64th Annual Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 23 on McLean Avenue. This year’s parade marks the sixth since the merging of the Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade with the McLean Avenue Merchant’s Association St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Last year’s parade had between 25,000 to 30,000 attendees, according to an estimate from the board. The Parade Committee has named Caitriona Clarke, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Aisling Irish …

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by Valerie Musson
Norwalk
News
Road Detours Scheduled For Norwalk St. Patrick's Day Parade Road Detours Scheduled For Norwalk St. Patrick's Day Parade
Road Detours Scheduled For Norwalk St. Patrick's Day Parade While you are slapping on some green and getting ready to celebrate during the annual Norwalk Police Emerald Society 2019 Norwalk St. Patrick’s Day Parade, take a look at these roadways to avoid. The parade, which begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at Veterans Park, proceeding up Washington Street, onto North Main Street and ending at Pine Street.  The following roads will be temporarily closed at 10:55 a.m.: Route 136 Fort Point Street at Seaview Avenue Washington Street at Water Street Washington Street at South Main Street Marshall Street at North Main Street…

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by Kathy Reakes
White Plains
Lifestyle
Grand Marshal Named For 22nd White Plains St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal Named For 22nd White Plains St. Patrick's Day Parade
Grand Marshal Named For 22nd White Plains St. Patrick's Day Parade Archbishop Stepinac High School alumnus and business leader Jim Scully has officially been named as the Grand Marshal for the 22nd annual White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 9 and aims to “celebrate the contributions of the history, culture and contributions of the Irish.” It will begin with an invocation by the President of Archbishop Stepinac High School, Rev. Thomas Collins (Class of ’79) before Grand Marshal Scully leads the route. Scully was born and raised in White Plains and attended St. John’s Elementary School. He earned a Bachelor’s d…

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by Valerie Musson
Orangetown
Lifestyle
Traffic Alert In Effect For Pearl River St. Patrick's Day Parade Traffic Alert In Effect For Pearl River St. Patrick's Day Parade
Traffic Alert In Effect For Pearl River St. Patrick's Day Parade Hundreds are expected to make their way to Pearl River over the weekend to celebrate at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Orangetown Police Department issued an alert this week warning Pearl River residents that there will be restricted parking in the area on Sunday, March 18, when the parade kicks off from the Pfizer parking lot at 1:30 p.m. The parade will then turn east onto East Crooked Hill Road, turning south onto North Middletown Road, west onto East Central Avenue and turning south onto South Main Street, where it will reach its conclusion. Police said that beginning at noon…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield
News
Metro-North Issues St. Patrick’s Day Booze Ban Metro-North Issues St. Patrick’s Day Booze Ban
Metro-North Issues St. Patrick’s Day Booze Ban Irish eyes will be smiling throughout the area during St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, though not as much on any Metro-North Railroad lines, where booze is banned on one of the busiest drinking days of the year. Alcohol will be banned on St. Patrick’s Day, Metro-North announced this week, marking one of the few days of the year where they prohibit consumption of alcohol, including New Year’s Eve and SantaCon in December. “Alcoholic beverages will not be permitted on trains, platforms, or stations,” according to Metro-North. “Any alcoholic beverage observed or found will be confiscated by MTA …

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by Zak Failla