The 66th Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade on McLean Avenue will take place this year on McLean Avenue on Saturday, March 18th, 2023. This highly anticipated parade continues the grand tradition of Yonkers honoring our Irish heritage and contributions to the Yonkers community, and Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland and the Archdiocese of New York.
The Committee is proud to announce the Honorees for this 66th Celebration.Fr. Brendan Fitzgerald, pictured left, will lead the 2023 Parade as our 66th Grand Marshal. Following an impressive series of missions and assignments Fr. Fitzgerald was appointed pastor of Saint Barnabas parish in July of 2016. During his time at Saint Barnabas he has become Chaplain to the FDNY Emerald Society, FDNY Holy Name Society, FDNY G.A.A., United Emerald Societies, New York State AOH, and the New York GAA as well as Chaplain of the Kerry Association.
The Parade Board recognizes Fr. Fitzgerald’s contribution to the greater St. Barnabas neighborhood in Yonkers and Woodlawn. He is a well-respected presence in southeast Yonkers since becoming Pastor, and has demonstrated great leadership and involvement in the broader community.
The Parade Board also named eight outstanding Irish-Americans who will serve as Aides to Grand Marshal Fr. Brendan A. Fitzgerald in our 2023 parade. The selection of an Aide recognizes years of committed and notable service to Yonkers area communities, and for their contributions to Irish heritage, culture and faith.
The 2023 Aides to the Grand Marshal are:
Patrice Buckley, Kerry Association (President)
Kelly Olsen Chiarella, Community Leader / Director – Yonkers Office of the Aging
Mickey Coleman, County Tyrone Association
Pauline Galvin, Community Leader
Kevin Fitzgerald, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 1 (Yonkers)
John Ryan, Con Edison Emerald Society
Noreen Ryan, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 19
Michael Sharkey, Yonkers Fire Department
Related Parade events include:
The Irish Flag will be raised at City Hall on Tuesday March 7 th at 4 p.m.
The Green Line will be painted on McLean Avenue on Tuesday March 14th
The Parade Dinner will be held on Saturday March11th at Castle Royale at 7pm.
The Pre-Parade Mass will be celebrated on March 18th at 11:15 a.m. in the St. Barnabas High School Chapel.
For more information, visit www.yonkersstpatricksparade.org. And we will meet you on McLean!
