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2008 Dutchess
County Saint Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday, March 1st, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Venue Dutchess County Parade Wappingers Falls, New York.
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The
Twelfth Annual Dutchess County St. Patrick’s Parade will be held Saturday,
March 1st, 2008 at 1:00 pm in Wappingers Falls, New York. There will be
bagpipe bands, floats, fire trucks, and classic cars. Kids of all ages will
be treated to Renegades “Rookie & Renee”, Moxy the Bugaboo Moose, McGruff
the Crime Dog, and other characters.
The parade will commence
from St. Mary’s Church and proceed through the village. This parade is for
all of Dutchess County to enjoy. The parade will be held regardless of
weather.
Traditional Irish food,
music, and fun at local establishments including the: Knights of Columbus,
Wappingers Falls with music by Tim Quinn; The Elks BPOE #1493, Beacon with
Adrian O’Leary performing; and the VFW Hall in Wappingers Falls with the
Glen Fold and parade awards. To everyone “Cead Mile Failte” (1,000
Welcomes)!
St. Patrick’s Parade
Committee Selects 2007 Grand Marshal
Tim Doyle
Tim passed on in December 2006. His position of 2007 Grand
Marshal was given posthumously and accepted by his son
Timothy
J.
Doyle,
III.
who will lead this year’s parade in his Father’s honour. A long time
resident of the Village of Wappingers Falls, Mr. Doyle was originally from
New York City. His parents were Timothy J. and Mary O’Leary Doyle. He
traced his heritage to County Mayo, Ireland. While attending Power Memorial
Academy in New York City he marched with the school band for many years in
the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. After high school he served his
country in the United States Coast Guard.
He married Bridget “Bridie” Delee and they eventually made
their way to Wappingers. He retired from IBM in 1993. They have three
children, Mary Riedy and husband Dale; Timothy Doyle III and wife Marcia;
and Michael Doyle and wife Barbara. The grandchildren are Theresa,
Kathleen, and David Riedy; Jason, MacKenna, Patrick, and Daniel Doyle.
He was a member of the Dutchess County Ancient Order of
Hibernians, V.F.W. Post #5913, Wappingers American Legion Post #1466,
Wappingers Assembly Knights of Columbus #0770, the Knights of Columbus
Council #1646 of Wappingers Falls, New York Police Department Emerald
Society, Rakkasan-New England Chapter, National Rifle Society, The Dutchess
County Pistol Association and was a certified NRA instructor. He was the
V.F.W. and Village Tree Lighting Santa Claus for many years.
Tim was one of the original founders of the Dutchess County
St. Patrick’s Parade. He is being honored for his service to his country,
Wappingers Falls, and his dedication to our local parade and his Irish
heritage.
Parade History
In the Fall of 1995, several members of the
community and the Kevin Barry Irish Club gathered together to discuss the
idea of a Dutchess County St. Patrick’s Parade. This idea became a fact
when, on March 9, 1996, with the help and blessing of St. Mary’s Parish and
the Wappingers Falls Village Board, the first Dutchess County St. Patrick’s
Parade stepped off at 1:00 pm from St. Mary’s parking lot in Wappingers
Falls. Now entering our twelfth year the Parade has grown into the very
enjoyable and dignified event that attracts thousands of participants and
spectators from near and far. This year the parade is in its 12th
year and will be held Saturday, March 3 in the Village of Wappingers Falls.
Contact Jeanne Henderson, Public Relations at 845.229.5621
Dutchess County St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, Inc.
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