The Glen Cove St. Patrick's Day Parade

Celebrating Irish Culture on the North Shore

2013 Glen Cove Parade

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The 25th Annual Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Sunday, March 17, 2013.

St.. Patrick’s Day in Glen Cove this year will be even more special than usual for two great reasons.  The first is that Glen Cove gets a rare chance to hold its St. Patrick’s Day Parade on St. Patrick’s Day itself, since the Manhattan parade is held on Saturday when St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday.  The second is that this year’s Parade will be the 25th Annual parade since its inception in 1989.  During that time the Parade, always a dazzling event, has grown to be the premier St. Patrick’s Day celebration on the North Shore and the largest annual parade in Glen Cove.

This year’s Grand Marshal is renowned Irish activist and Sea Cliff resident Daniel J. Lane.  He will be accompanied by Aides Robert and Pamela Panzenbeck, Lisa Forgione and Joseph McDonald.

The Parade begins to form up at 12 noon in the area of the Finley Middle School on Forest Avenue.  It steps off at 1pm, following the usual route through downtown Glen Cove to St. Patrick’s Church.  There is very ample parking in the municipal garages and at the end of the parade route.  Click here for more information on the parade route and directions.

The backbone of the parade, as always, will be its exciting mix of marching groups, including many bands of Irish pipers.  Further color will be added to the festivities by vintage cars, costumed performers, face painters, fire and police units and much more.  The parade is a true community celebration of the coming of Spring with many of our areas ethnic organizations, often in costume, taking part.  Come, join the fun!

For more information about the parade, please visit www.glencoveirishparade.org or call 516-782-7494.

 

2011 Sash Presentation

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(Glen Cove, NY – February, 27, 2011) – The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee held its annual Sash Ceremony at Page One Restaurant today in Glen Cove.

Sashes were presented to Grand Marshal Andy Stafford, and Aides Jim Burke and Carol McTigue by Parade Chairman Robert Lynch.

“I am so proud to stand here today with these two great people,” said Stafford of his two Aides Burke and McTigue after he received his sash. “I have known both of them for so long and they are great people.”

The Sash Ceremony is the unofficial opening of the St. Patrick’s Day season in Glen Cove. On Saturday March 5 at 8 p.m., the St. Dymphna Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall in Glen Cove.

Then on March 13 at 11:30 a.m. The Parade Committee, along with Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Division 8 of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Church.

And finally the parade which will be held on Sunday, March 20th at 1 p.m. through the streets of Glen Cove.

  • The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade forms behind the Finley Middle School, Forest Avenue.
  • The Parade moves from the designated formation areas around the Finley Middle School and into Forest Avenue south of Dosoris Lane.
  • It then follows Brewster Street  to School Street.
  • From there it moves into Glen Street
  • It then  follows Glen Street to the end of Parade Route at St. Patrick’s Church, which is located at the corner of Glen Street and Pearsall Avenue.

More details of all these events can be found by visiting the website www.glencoveirish.org.

 

 

About the Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Founded in 1989 by the Mike Moran Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the parade is in its 23rd year, celebrating Irish culture on the North Shore. Over the years, the parade has had politicians, celebrities and Irish dignitaries serve as Grand Marshal. Today, it is put on by the Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Committee, which comprises of members of the the Mike Moran Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the St. Dymphna Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians.

About the Mike Moran Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians: Now in its 60th year, the Mike Moran Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians serves to promote Irish culture, history, music, traditions and charitable giving. Membership is open at all men age 16 and over, who are of Irish birth or heritage, and are practicing Catholics. For more information, please visit their website at www.glencoveirish.org or contact Division President Joe McDonald at 516-522-0741 or by email at joe@hiberniandigest.com.

About the St. Dymphna Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians: Founded in 2002, the St. Dymphna Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians serves to promote Irish culture, history, music, traditions and charitable giving. Membership is open to women age 16 and over, who are of Irish birth or heritage, and are practicing Catholics. For more information please contact them online at www.glencoveirish.org or contact Division President Lisa Forgione at 516-759-9481 or by email at lisaf22@optonline.net.

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