Don Bogardus Named Grand Marshal Of The 2011 Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade
The Former Mayor Of Hoosick Falls, Don Bogardus, has been named Grand Marshal of the 2011 Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade. Don’s Irish roots come from his great-grandmother who immigrated to the United States in the late 1800s. Don is a lifelong resident of Hoosick Falls and has always been one of the Village’s biggest boosters. Don is married to Ester. They have two children Terry (Loomis) Bogardus, Curtis Bogardus and the late Joseph Bogardus.
Don attended St. Mary’s Academy of Hoosick Falls and is an active member of the
Immaculate Conception Church. He is the Chairman of the American Legion Memorial Day Parade and has been a member of numerous local organizations.
Marie O’Neil, Parade Co-Chairperson, said, “Don was chosen as Grand Marshal because of his passion and commitment to his community. No one loves the Village of Hoosick Falls as much as Don.”
Don will lead the parade and be honored after the parade at the Hoosick Falls Armory.
The parade begins at 1 pm, and the Irish Festival begins at 2 pm on Saturday, March 12.
Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade Line Up
Division 1
(Michael Conway Division)
form at Wood Park and Wilder Avenue
Hoosick Falls PD
American Legion Color Guard
Elected Officials
Grand Marshals
Donald Borgardus
Past Grand Marshals
Grand Marshal Float
Taconic Pipe band
St. Mary’s Float
Hoosick Falls FD
Danforth Float
Eagles Float
Relay For Life Float
Wild Mountain Loggers
Bradley Family Float
Hand Family Float
Capitol Brass Drum Corps
Man of Kent Float
Division 2
(Helen Brady Division)
form at Trustco Bank on Main Street
Rensselaer County Sheriff
Steller Family Float
Fyfes and Drums of Olde Saratoga
White Creek FD.
O’Malley Family Float
North Hoosick FD
Hoosick Falls Health Center
Hoosick Falls Wrestlers
Excelsior Drum Corps
Monahan Family Float
Cystic Fibrosis Float
Hoosick FD
Carmody’s West Float
Galloway Gaelic Pipes and Drums
Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad
Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade Restaurant And Pub Tour
Cups With Discount Coupons
$10 cups with discounts will be available while supplies last at all the following locations.
Backstreet Saloon
Carmody’s West Restaurant
Eagles Club
Firehouse Restaurant
Farrara’s Restaurant
Man of Kent
St. Stanislaw Society (Polish Hall)
The Sandbar
Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade long sleeve T-shirts will also be available for $15.
Entertainment Locations:
Hoosick Falls Armory – “Who’s Your Patty Band”
Galloway Gaelic and Taconic Pipe Bands – Irish Step dancers
Firehouse Restaurant Corned Beef and Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Immaculate Conception Church Basement – Brewster Brothers – Irish Stew Cook-Off – Kids Activities
Fire House Restaurant – Diz 5-9 pm
Sand Bar Restaurant – Celtic Games after the parade – Squash Band 7-11 pm
St. Stanislaw Society – Original Express Band
The Eagles Club – James Patrick Murphy Band 2-6 pm
Backstreet Saloon – DJ
Farrara’s Restaurant – Dash Nash Band at 7 pm