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2011 Hoboken Saint Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 5th, 2011 1:00 pm
Billy Noonan
2011 Irishwoman of the Year Kathleen Caulfield Critides
2011 Irishman of the Year Tom Foley Irishman of the Year
2011 Honorary Irishman of the Year Freeholder Anthony Romano
2011 Irish Policeman of the Year Kevin Houghton
2011 Irish Firefighter of the Year Jim Wallington
Noonan Named Grand Marshal for March 5th Hoboken St. Patrick’s Parade
“We are extremely honored to have Billy Noonan as this year’s Grand Marshal. Billy has been a key member of the St. Patrick's Parade Committee for ten years. Additionally, he was a Governor's appointee and served as Commissioner and Chairman of the Hoboken Housing Authority. For many years he was active in the Hoboken Rotary Club, including involvement in the Rotary's many charitable pursuits like The Gift of Life and Literacy Program. He served as a board member and Finance Chair for the Hoboken Charter School. He is a member of the Hoboken Republican Party, having served as Treasurer and Secretary. Through these and other activities, Billy has proven himself to be a tireless supporter of our community and its people," said Brian Keller of the parade committee. Other honorees named by the parade committee include Kathleen Caulfield Critides, Irishwoman of the Year, Tom Foley, Irishman of the Year, Freeholder Anthony Romano, Honorary Irishman of the Year, Kevin Houghton, Irish Policeman of the Year and Jim Wallington, Irish Firefighter of the Year.
The Hoboken Irish Party
will feature live music, dancing, a hot corned beef dinner and an open bar.
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The 2011 Hoboken St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 6th at Washington and 14th Streets.
Additional Photo from Past Hoboken Saint Patrick's Day Parades 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 Hoboken Parade Photos next>>>> Grand Marshall Announced for March 6th Hoboken St. Patrick’s Parade Hoboken, NJ (February 1, 2010) – The Hoboken St. Patrick’s Parade Committee announced today that Bernadette Cunning Pehrson has been named the 2010 Grand Marshall. The Hoboken St. Patrick’s Parade will take place Saturday, March 6th at 1:00 PM on Washington Street. “We are extremely honored to have Bernadette Cunning Pehrson as this year’s Grand Marshall. Bernadette has been on the parade committee since its inception in 1985 and has worked tirelessly on its planning and logistics year after year. Additionally, Bernadette has been active in Irish unity and cultural pursuits, including having served as President of the Irish American Unity Conference – Hudson County Chapter as well as National Secretary of the conference. Bernadette was also part of a small coalition that brought Sinn Fein’s Gerry Adams to the United States for the first time in 1998, just before the signing of the historic Good Friday peace agreement,” said Bill Noonan, Co-Chair of this year’s parade. Additionally, the committee announced that Carol Ann Wilson, long-time Hoboken resident, Director of Health and Human Services for Hudson County, and an activist for numerous Catholic charities, has been named Irishwoman of the Year. Similarly, Dr. John Crowe, Superintendent for the Woodbridge Township School District and recipient of numerous statewide and national educator awards, was named Irishman of the Year. James J. Farina, Hoboken City Clerk and a long-time supporter of the parade, has been named Honorary Irishman. Community Service Award winners are Patricia Scribner, for her work aiding the homeless and other community causes, and Tim Daly, for his work in support of the Hoboken artists’ community and local housing issues. Irish Firefighter of the Year is Hoboken Battalion Chief Brian Greene and Irish Policeman of the Year is Detective Nick Burke. “The committee looks forward to honoring our Grand Marshall and our other honorees at our upcoming Irish Party. These individuals represent all of the great things about the Irish-American community in Hoboken. They are all energetic, hard-working individuals whose vigorous support of local charities, schools and civic organizations is remarkable. We hope that many people from our community will turn out to honor these fine people at our Irish Party to be held on Sunday, February 21st from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Our Lady of Grace School Auditorium on Willow at Fifth Street,” Noonan added.
Contact: Bill Coughlin 201-232-7990
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