Sunday, March 9, 2014
St. Patrick's Day Season Kick Off 2014
On The March!
Yonkers AOH Kicks Off St. Patrick’s Day Parade Season with
Marathon Day of Events
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| Division One in The 17th Annual White Plains St. Patrick's Day Parade |
Members
of the Ancient Order of Hibernians consider the entire Month of March to be the
“High Holy Season”, and Division One started off with a dizzying schedule of
events on Saturday, March 8th.
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| Division One Marches on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains |
First up was
the 17th Annual White Plains
St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The
weather was mild and sunny as we stepped off just after 12 Noon on Mamaroneck
Ave. This marked the first time ever
that Division One has participated in The White Plains Parade, and based on our
wonderful experience, we plan on being a part of this celebration for a long
time to come!
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| Raising The Irish Flag at City Hall in Yonkers |
After the
parade in White Plains, it was a quick stop to eat and travel back to Yonkers
for the Annual Flag Raising Event at City Hall.
We were joined by the members of The Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Committee, Irish Community leaders and local, state and national
politicians. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, City Council President Liam McLaughlin, State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins, and Congressman Elliot Engel
were in attendance as well. Everyone
then walked across the street to St. Mary’s Church for the parade mass that was
celebrated by Bishop Walsh, Msgr.
Corrigan, and Mgsr. Barry.
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| AOH with The Yonkers Parade Committee on the steps of City Hall in Yonkers |
We were only
getting warmed up for the big event…….
After mass,
everyone then traveled across town to Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway for
The Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade on McLean Ave. Dinner Dance. Over 25 members were in attendance to support
the parade that Division One founded 59 years ago.
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| 2014 Yonkers Grand Marshal Fr. Tom Collins and his 8 Aides |
Congratulations to Kevin Hartnett, who was selected as an Aide to the
Grand Marshal of this year’s parade!
Kevin will no doubt represent us proudly as he marches up the Emerald Mile on March 22nd!
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| 2014 Aide to the Grand Marshal Kevin Hartnett |
So After 15
hours and 4 separate events, the long day was finally at an end. Once again, Hibernians led the way in
supporting celebrations of Irish Faith, Culture and Heritage. The month is only starting! We look forward to seeing everyone at our
next parade in Eastchester on March 16th!
