2011 Sash Presentation

February 27, 2011 by Joe McDonald

(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 20^th 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 23^rd 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 60^th 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.

2011 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

January 14, 2011 by Joe McDonald

The 23rd Annual Glen Cove St Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on March 20st at 1 p.m. This year’s Grand Marshal will be Andy Stafford.

The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade The Parade has taken place annually since 1989. The parade has grown to be the largest annual parade in Glen Cove and a civic celebration that is eagerly awaited each spring by all residents of the North Shore and the entire Irish community of Long Island.

Past and Present Grand Marshalls

It is our custom each year to honor a person as “Grand Marshal” of the Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and one or more additional individuals as “Aides to the Grand Marshal:

1989 John F. Sweeney Former Postmaster, City of Glen Cove
1990 P.O. Stephen McDonald Hero Police Officer
1991 Hon. Denis Dillon District Attorney, Nassau Co.
1992 Sr. Janet A. Fitzgerald President, Molloy College
1993 Joseph V. Buckley Restaurateur
1994 Rep. Peter King Congressman
1995 Jack Ryan President, SEIU Local 74
1996 William V. Whelan President, Emerald Society, FDNY
1997 Brian Fitzpatrick Councilman, City of Glen Cove
1998 Michael McCormick National Historian, AOH
1999 Jack Irwin Governor’s Assistant for Irish Affairs
2000 Hon. Thomas R. Suozzi Mayor, City of Glen Cove; Nassau County Executive
2001 Patrick J. Lynch President, NYC Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association
2002 Mary Gilroy-Doohan, M.D. Director, Emergency Services NSUH Glen Cove
2003 Tony Jackson Irish radio personality WRHU-FM Radio, Hofstra Univesity
2004 Mary Ann Holzkamp Mayor, City of Glen Cove
2005 James McCabe Hibernian Activist
2006 The "Fighting 69th"
2007 Jack McDougal Police Sergeant
2008 John W.C. Canning Attorney and Public Servant
2009 Robert P. Lynch Lawyer and Music Teacher
2010 Tom Lilly Lawyer and Pro-Life Activist
2011 Andrew Stafford Former Parade Chairman

Andy Stafford Named 2011 Grand Marshal

January 14, 2011 by Joe McDonald

2011 Grand Marshal Andrew Stafford

(Glen Cove, NY – January 14, 2011) The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has named Andrew Stafford Grand Marshal and James Burke and Carol McTigue Aides for its 23^rd annual march to take place on March 20, 2011.

Stafford, the former parade chairman and longtime member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, was a unanimous choice by the committee.

“It’s an honor to be a picked as Grand Marshal,” Stafford said. “After running the parade for so long, it will be so nice to be Grand Marshal.”

Stafford, 48, was born in County Wexford, Ireland, and emigrated to the United States and settled in on the North Shore in 1988. He has been a member of the Mike Moran Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians since 1996, serving as President, Vice President and Marshal during his tenure. He was chairman of the Parade Committee from 2001-2010. Andrew currently runs a landscaping business in Locust Valley and lives with his wife, Pauline, and daughters Aisling and Caoimhe in Locust Valley.

Burke, 70, is currently the New York State Secretary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He has been a member of the Michael J. Hogan Division 15 in Massapequa, NY since 1986 and has served as President of the Division, Nassau County Board President, New York State District Director, New York State Organizer and New York State Treasurer before his current position. A U.S. Marine veteran, he served as Commandant of the Marine Corps League in Massapequa. He was an account executive for Noranpac for 20 years. He lives in Massapequa with his wife, Patricia, and has four grown children and nine grandchildren.

McTigue (nee Brink) is currently the New York State Secretary of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. She joined the Catherine McCauley division of the LAOH in Lynbrook, NY in 1986 and has served as President of the Division, Nassau County President, Nassau County Feis Secretary, New York State Irish Historian, New York State Charities and Missions Chairperson and New York State Treasurer before her current position. Carol worked for 20 years as a student loan officer at Jamaica Saving Bank and taught religion at Our Lady of Peace parish in Lynbrook, currently running the RCIA program. For years she was heavily involved with the Boy Scouts, receiving the Silver Beaver Award from that organization. She lives in Lynbrook with her husband, Theodore, has six grown boys, has been a foster parent, and has two granddaughters.

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 23^rd year, celebrating Irish culture on the North Shore. Over the years, the parade has had politicians, celebrities and Irish dignitaries serve as Grand Marshal. It is currently put on as a joint effort of the Mike Moran Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the St. Dymphna Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Parade Sponsorships

March 19, 2009 by Joe McDonald

We now offer online ordering for parade sponsorships and journal ads. All payments are fulfilled via Paypal, which takes all Major Credit Cards and all ads can be uploaded via our interface.

Business and Corporate Sponsorship

Parade Contributor - $1,000.00
We will highlight your sponsorship on a professionally designed 6' x 1.5' banner at the parade reviewing stand.

Reviewing Stand Sponsor - $1,500.00
We will highlight your sponsorship on a professionally designed 8' x 2' banner at the parade reviewing stand and advertise your organization on or website for one year.

Pipe Band Sponsor - $2,000.00
We will highlight your sponsorship on a professionally designed banner carried in the parade in front of one of the pipe bands participating in the parade.

Silver Level Sponsor - $2,500.00
Your organization's name and logo will be displayed at the reviewing stand and advertised on or website for one full year. They will also be displayed at the post-parade party at St. Patrick's Parish Hall.

Gold Level Sponsor - $4,000.00
We will place an advertisement on the back cover of our professionally printed 8.5” by 11” commemorative journal. First come first served basis. If the outside cover is taken, your company will get to place two gold page ads in our journal. We will display the name and logo of your organization at the reviewing stand and display same on our website for one full year. Your organization’s name and logo will be displayed on a step and repeat banner backdrop at the post- parade party at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, with lots of photo opportunities and you will receive free admission for six people to the party.

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2011 Sash Presentation

2011 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Past and Present Grand Marshalls

Andy Stafford Named 2011 Grand Marshal

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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.

Upcoming Events

Grand Marshal’s Mass March 15, 2026

Grand Marshal’s Brunch March 15, 2026

2026 Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade

2026 After-Parade Party