The Glen Cove St. Patrick's Day Parade
Celebrating Irish Culture on the North Shore
As is our annual tradition, the organizers of the Glen St. Patrick’s Day Parade gather with the Grand Marshal and the Aides to the Grand Marshal to celebrate Mass (11:00 am at St. Patrick’s Church, Glen Cove) on Sunday,March 15, 2026, a week before the Parade followed by brunch in their honor.
The Glen Cove Hibernians will be celebrating 5pm Mass at St. Boniface Martyr Church in Sea Cliff on the eve of the Parade, Saturday evening, March 22, 2014, followed by a rousing party at the St. Boniface Gym. Full dinner and beverages included in the price; live traditional Irish music, stepdancers, pipers, sing-along, all in the great “Hooley” tradition of AOH and LAOH Divisions 8.
We marched proudly behind Grand Marshal Danny Lane in our 25th Annual Parade.
The Presentation of Sashes to our Parade Grand Marshal for the 2014 Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade, John O’Connell, and his Aides, will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2013 at 7pm at St. Rocco’s Parish Hall, located at 18 3rd Street, Glen Cove, NY, followed by a real Irish “hooley”.
We had the idea of having a “hooley” last year, and it was a wonderful time. It’s like an old fashioned Irish house party, very informal and a lot of fun. We are asking everybody to bring your own food, bring your own beverages, AND to bring your own entertainment!” (and also to bring $20 for the parade).
Music breaking out at a hooley!
The “Hooley” is a fun word for the very lively, informal type of house party Irish people enjoy. It’s a tradition that dates back in Ireland and Irish America to the days before recorded entertainment, before radio and TV. It still lingers among people who understand how much fun it can be for friends and family to entertain each other.
The party centers around the idea of the “party piece”. A lot of people come to the party prepared with at least one party piece of entertainment – a song or a tune on an instrument, a stepdance, a poem, a recitation, or a joke or story to tell – for the enjoyment of everyone at the party.
Anyone can take a turn, or join in with someone else, or just listen. It’s a great way to get to know your friends and neighbors.
A hooley might break out spontaneously anytime friends are gathered at a neighbor’s house, usually in the kitchen, where everyone can share the food and drink brought along by the guests.
The Presentation of Sashes to our Parade Grand Marshal for the 2013 Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Danny Lane, and his Aides, Lisa Forgione, Bob and Pam Pazenbeck, and Joe McDonald, will take place on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at from 6pm to 7pm at St. Rocco’s Parish Hall, located at 18 3rd Street, Glen Cove, NY, followed by a “hooley” from 7pm to 11pm! (see below) Click here for an event flyer
We are doing something special this year: we are planning to replicate an old-fashioned Irish house party, called a “hooley” which is very informal and a lot of fun. We are asking everybody to “bring your own food, bring your own beverages, AND to bring your own entertainment!” (and also to bring $20 for the parade).
Music breaking out at a hooley!
“Hooley” is a fun word for a very lively, informal Irish house party. It’s a tradition that dates back in Ireland and Irish America to the days before recorded entertainment, before radio and TV. It still lingers among people who understand how much fun it can be for friends and family to entertain each other.The party centers around the idea of the “party piece”. A lot of people come to the party prepared with at least one party piece of entertainment – a song or a tune on an instrument, a stepdance, a poem, a recitation, or a joke or story to tell – for the enjoyment of everyone at the party.
Anyone can take a turn, or join in with someone else, or just listen. It’s a great way to get to know your friends and neighbors.
A hooley might break out spontaneously anytime friends are gathered at a neighbor’s house, usually in the kitchen, where everyone can share the food and drink brought along by the guests.
The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will be having working meeting on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 7pm at the Msgr. Healy Room at St. Patrick’s Conference Center (before the LAOH meeting). Everyone who wants to lend a hand with the Parade is welcome!
We will be meeting every week from now until the parade!
Bob was born in the Bronx—the first son in a family of eight boys—to Bob and Eileen Panzenbeck. His maternal grandparents, Thomas J. Martin and Mary McGovern Martin were both natives of Couty Galway
Spending most of his childhood in Syosset, Bob attended Syosset public schools and St. Dominic’s High School. From there he attended the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA.
After a five year stint in management for UPS, Bob made a career change to insurance/financial planning in the early 1980s. Bob is currently a Principal in Robert J. Panzenbeck, LLC in Glen Cove.
Bob has been married to Pamela Donaldson Panzenbeck for 32 years and is the proud father of 3 adult children, Bobby, Billy, and Laura.
Bob and Pam have been active St. Patrick’s parishioners for over 30 years. Together they have been involved in the Baptism Preparation and Pre-Cana programs. Bob served as coordinator of the St. Pat’s CYO for 15 years and continues to referee on Saturday mornings. He also chaired the Parish Spring Fling for 10 years. He recently became a member of the Legion of Mary.
Bob has been a member of AOH Division 8 for almost 15 years.
Pamela Donaldson Panzenbeck is retired from the Levittown School District where she taught business and computer education for 34 years. When not playing golf or relaxing at the beach, she still finds time to substitute teach a few days each month.
Pam is an active member of the Ladies Ancient of Hibernians – Division 8, having served as treasurer for several years and as a member of the St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance Committee. She has served as the ticket booth chairperson of the St. Patrick’s Church Carnival for more than 15 years and was Co-chair of St. Patrick’s Semi-Annual Blood Drive –for more than 10 years. Pam also enjoys volunteering at various S.C.O. Family of Services fundraising events.
Since retiring Pam enjoys being a lector at Mass and teaching religious education to 6th graders. One of her newest affiliations is as a member of the Glen Cove Hospital Auxiliary.
Pam’s great, great grandfather, Peter Dailey, emmigrated from Ireland sometime around 1845. While the time frame and details are unclear, it is known that Peter owned property on Maple Avenue in Glen Cove. His son, Edward Dailey, raised his family there, including Pam’s grandmother, Ann. Members of the Dailey family were involved in the building of St. Patrick’s church.
Pamela is married to Bob Panzenbeck and is the proud mother of three adult children, Bobby, Billy, and Laura. She is the daughter of Ginny Miller Donaldson and the late Bill Donaldson.
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.
December 1, 2012 – The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has named long time Irish activist Daniel J. Lane to lead their 25th Annuaul St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Glen Cove on March 17, 2013. Mr. Lane will be joined by Aides to the Grand Marshal Glen Cove community leaders Robert and Pamela Panzenbeck (the first time a married couple has been so honored) along with Glen Cove resident Lisa Forgione and Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) official Joseph McDonald.
The Sash Presentation Ceremony will take place on January 26, 2013. Click here for more details
The Glen Cove St. Patrick's Day Parade is run by Glen Cove Parade Committee, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) charitable corporation, formed in the tradition of the Glen Cove Hibernians, who founded the Parade in 1989.
