(WHITE PLAINS) On Saturday, March 8, the city of White Plains will be wearing green for the 26^th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  Parade Co-Chairs Councilman John Martin, Beth O’Keeffe Cleary, Declan Farrell, and Brian Mahon have announced the selection of His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, as the Grand Marshal. The parade will begin promptly at noon at the intersection of Mamaroneck Avenue and Livingston and proceed up Mamaroneck Avenue to Main Street, ending in front of City Hall.

This year, in addition to traditional Aides, the parade committee has selected David Walsh, born in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland, and longtime White Plains resident, as Special Aide to the Grand Marshal. Colleen Wall and WCPO Vincent Finnegan, Jr. have also been selected as the first ever Rising Lad and Lassie. They represent the under-30 age group.  Aides this year are Paul Thomas, Jed Dorney, WPFF Thomas Devine IV, Nancy Ryan Tirone, Elizabeth Doherty DiLullo, and Caroline Molloy.

The White Plains Parade celebrates the contributions of the Irish people to humankind through their rich culture and music, their indomitable spirit, and their legendary warmth and humor.

This year’s event will feature 20 marching bands, over 12 floats, and numerous community groups and organizations. 

The official parade installation took place on February 27 at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains.

For further information, please visit www.wpsaintpatricksdayparade.com.