Showing posts with label Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade. Show all posts
Sunday, March 19, 2017
St. Patrick's Day Parade Season 2017
St.
Patrick’s Day Parades
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| Division #1 Marching Past St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC Parade |
The
Ancient Order of Hibernians often refers to the month of March as the “High
Holy Season” and for good reason, as the members of Division #1 Yonkers New York City Yonkers
The White Plains
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| Father & Son March together! Arthur Doran Jr. with Arthur Doran III |
This year Division #1 marched in the 256th Annual New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade where several inches of snow which had blanketed the city only 2 days before March 17th. The NYC Sanitation Department did a wonderful job clearing the parade route.
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| Division #1 Prepares to Step Off in the 256th NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade |
This year
was very special as Division #1 President Kevin Ellis was chosen as the
Westchester County Aide to the Grand Marshal.
President Ellis greeted the Division as they came up 5th Avenue
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| Division President Kevin Ellis - Aide to the Grand Marshal |
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| Kevin Ellis greeting Division #1 as they march up 5th Avenue in NYC |
The very next
day, Division #1 participated in the 62nd Annual Yonkers St. Patrick’s
Day Parade, where Cardinal Timothy Dolan was selected as the parade Grand Marshal.
Sean McEvoy was chosen as the Aide to the
Grand Marshal for his years of dedication to Division #1 and the entire Yonkers
Irish Community. This was a very well
deserved and overdue honor and we couldn’t be more proud of Sean on this day!
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| Cardinal Dolan Celebrates Yonkers Parade Mass at St. Barnabas Church |
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| 2017 Yonkers Parade Parade Grand Marshal Cardinal Timothy Dolan |
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| Division #1 Yonkers Member Sean McEvoy was Aide to the Grand Marshal |
The Yonkers
St. Patrick’s Day Parade was founded by Division #1 Yonkers
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| The AOH Division #1 Founded the Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade in 1955 |
Thanks to all the members who make the effort to march in all of our parades each and every year! We are already looking "down the road" to next years St. Patrick's Day Parade Season!
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| Division #1 Yonkers in the 256th Annual NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade |
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade Season
Yonkers Hibernians March in Local
St.
Patrick’s Day Parades
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| Division #1 Yonkers marching up 5th Avenue in New York City |
The Myles
Scully Division #1 of Yonkers was visible in many places this
month as its members participated in many of the local St. Patrick’s Day
Parades that were held across Westchester County.
The Division marched in a total of 4 parades over the span of 7 days in
what turned out to be one of the most successful parade seasons ever!
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| Stepping onto Mamaroneck Ave. in the White Plains Parade |
The first
parade took place in White Plains on March 12th, where
Division #1 marched proudly behind the Rockland County AOH Pipe Band up Mamaroneck Avenue.
This parade is fast becoming a favorite of the membership and we thank
the parade committee for hosting us once again this year.
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| Division #1 marching in White Plains |
The next
day, Division #1 marched in the 20th Annual Sleepy Hollow St.
Patrick’s Day Parade. This was a special
day as Dennis O’Brien, who is a
Division Officer, was chosen as an Aide to the Grand Marshal John Dunleavy.
Congratulations to the members of AOH Division #11 Tarrytown for the
great work they do in organizing this parade!
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| Division #1 Members at The Sleepy Hollow Parade |
St.
Patrick’s Day is always a special day for the AOH, and this year was no
exception as The Myles Scully Division marched in the 255th Annual
New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
It was a great day with above average temperatures and we were able to
see so many of our friends and supporters as we made our way up 5th Avenue! We were honored to march behind Senator George Mitchell, who served as
this years Grand Marshal and was instrumental in helping the Peace Process in
the North of Ireland become a reality!
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| Division #1 passes the Reviewing Stand in the NYC Parade |
Here
is a video of Division #1 in The NYC Parade
The fourth
and final Parade on March 19th was the 61st Annual
Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Our
members take exceptional pride of a parade which was created by The Myles Scully
Division back in 1956. Dennis O’Brien was the AOH Aide to The
Grand Marshal, who this year was Patrick
Quinn. Pat Quinn was the original creator
of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which has risen
over $220 million toward finding a cure for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s
disease. Division #1 led the procession into Mass at St. Barnabas Chapel and
then assisted with formation duties. Our
members did an excellent job getting the over 5,500 marching out onto McLean Ave.
We then took our place of honor as the last marching unit to come up the
Emerald Mile.
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| Division One marching in The Yonkers St. Patrick's' Day Parade |
Congratulations
to those “Iron Man” members who were able to attend all four parades this year! The members of Division #1 once again showed
how Hibernians march with respect, honor and dignity.
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| Rooftop view of Division #1 in the Yonkers Parade |
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Grand Marshal for 2016 Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade Announced
Pat Quinn Selected as Grand Marshal for Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day
Parade
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| Patrick Quinn - Yonkers Parade Grand Marshal for 2016 |
The Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has announced
that Patrick Quinn has been selected as
Grand Marshal for the 61st Annual Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade in
2016.
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| The Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade to be held March 19, 2016 |
Quinn, a Yonkers native, is known as the creator of The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a worldwide phenomenon that has raised over $200,000,000
to help find a cure for ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Pat Quinn’s Irish roots come by way of
Counties Armagh, Down, Cork, Clare & Westmeath. Patrick attended St. John the Baptist Elementary
School in Yonkers and graduated from Iona Preparatory School and Iona College
in New Rochelle.
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| The Ice Bucket Challenge Became a Worldwide Phenomenon |
In 2013, Patrick was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 30
and quickly went to work as a forceful advocate for research and development of
a treatment for the disease. In 2014 he
helped create the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which quickly became popular around
the world and help raise hundreds of millions towards research. Through his efforts, the Ice Bucket Challenge
not only raised money, but it also increased awareness of the disease in the
worldwide media and is credited with creating a renewed push to find a cure.
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| U.S. President Barack Obama Took The Ice Bucket Challenge |
Patrick continues to be a strong and forceful advocate for
ALS funding and research through his “Quinn 4 the Win” Organization, which
holds events every August to help one day find a cure for ALS. He has spoken at countless events promoting
the cause, which has included addressing the U.S. Congress and speaking at dozens
of schools and other engagements.
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| The Quinn 4 the Win Logo |
Patrick was nominated for the Time Magazine “Person of the Year” in 2014 and has received
many accolades and awards for his efforts.
He and his wife Jennifer live in Yonkers since being married that same
year.
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| Pat Quinn was honored at Yankee Stadium for his advocacy work |
The Officers and Members of AOH Division #1 wish to congratulate Patrick
Quinn for this well-deserved honor, and we look forward to having him lead us up
The Emerald Mile! The Yonkers St. Patrick’s
Day Parade takes place on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 1:00pm.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
The 2015 St. Patrick's Day Marching Season
They Don’t Call It March for Nothing!
Yonkers Hibernians Participate in Area St. Patrick’s Day Parades
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| Division One Marching in The 254th NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade |
The St. Patrick’s Day Marching season is often referred to
as the “High Holy Month” by the members of The Ancient Order of Hibernians, and
the Myles Scully Division of Yonkers once again maintained a very busy parade
schedule.
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| The Rain did not slow us down in The White Plains Parade |
The Division participated in four parades this year,
marching in White Plains, Sleepy Hollow, New York City and Yonkers.
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| Division One Marching in The Sleepy Hollow St. Patrick's Day Parade |
This year was very special as two of our members were
honored as Aides to The Grand Marshal in different parades. Kevin
Hartnett was honored as an Aide in the Sleepy Hollow Parade, and Division One Sentinel Scott McGown was chosen at The AOH Aide to the
Grand Marshal in the 60th Annual Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
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| Scott McGown (left) with Grand Marshal Tim Rooney Jr. and Aides |
Participation within the membership has increased each
year, with over 40 members marching on 5th Avenue in New York City
in the 254th Annual NYC Parade.
An additional 12 parade sashes were ordered this year to meet the increasing
demand by members to march.
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| The Myles Scully Division #1 founded the Yonkers Parade in 1956 |
We would like to congratulate our Hibernian Brother Larry
McCrudden, who achieved a historic milestone this year as Co-Chairman of The
Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.
Larry has served on the Yonkers Parade Committee for all 60 year of its
existence!
Here is a Video Slideshow of our Parade Season in 2015
So another St. Patrick's Day Parade season is in the books, and the members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians can take pride in how they once again led by example and will always serve to protect and preserve the true message of St. Patrick's Day!
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