Dignitaries announced for the 2023 Nutley St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Dignitaries announced for the 2023 Nutley St. Patrick’s Day Parade

NUTLEY, NJ — The 2023 Nutley St. Patrick’s Day Parade dignitaries are, from left, Grand Marshal Francis J. Costenbader, Deputy Grand Marshal  Joseph McNish Jr., Member of the Year  Jo Ann Dunleavy, Parade Queen  Allison Connor and Police Officer of the Year  Steven Plumer. The Nutley Irish will host the annual Shamrockfest on Saturday, Oct. […]

South Orange Elks feed the community for St. Patrick’s Day

South Orange Elks feed the community for St. Patrick’s Day

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — In the past, the St. Patrick’s Day cookout at the South Orange Elks Lodge No. 1154 was a wonderful event at which members would prepare meals for the community’s front-line responders and sell dinners to members. Due to diminishing sponsors, competition with other local restaurants and businesses, food waste, and of […]

West Orange St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Irish pride and heritage

West Orange St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Irish pride and heritage

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 69th annual West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade went off without a hitch on Sunday, March 13, along Main Street. Despite the snowstorm from the day before, marchers enjoyed a clear, sunny day. Leading this year’s parade were Mellen Dangler as grand marshal, and John A. DeMars Jr., Patrick F. […]

Nutley, West Orange, Newark St. Patrick’s Day parades honored by commissioners

Nutley, West Orange, Newark St. Patrick’s Day parades honored by commissioners

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On March 3, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners virtually held its 2022 “Salute to the Irish” celebration. The yearly ceremony commemorates the heritage and traditions of the Irish community, while recognizing the parade committees and honorees of the Newark, Nutley and West Orange St. Patrick’s Day parades. Commissioner Brendan […]

West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns March 13

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 69th annual West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Sunday, March 13, beginning at 12:15 p.m. at the corners of Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Main Street.  In 2020, the Parade Committee selected Mellen Phillips Dangler as the 2020 grand marshal; however, the parade was postponed due to […]

Bloomfield teen again gets out his magic decorating wand

Bloomfield teen again gets out his magic decorating wand

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield teenager James Joanow has again gone all out in decorating his home at 226 Lakewood Drive for an upcoming holiday. With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner on March 17, Joanow’s newest display features 13 mannequins and the property is covered in thousands of orange and green lights, which create […]

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