submitted by Kevin O’Malley
The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade and Irish Festival will celebrated its 22nd Anniversary on March 16, 2013. Twenty-one years ago, local Irishmen Mike Conway and TJ Carmody wanted to find a way to keep the Irish culture and history alive in the Hoosick area and decided that a parade was the ticket!
Join us this year as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and honor the student athletes of Hoosick Falls Central School. [private]Prior to step-off Greg Laurin, President of the Hoosick Falls Central School Board, will take a few moments to speak to the culture of excellence that has developed in our community. As evidenced by the success of our athletic teams both on and off the field, Hoosick Falls, as a community, has raised the level of expectation, not just for our student athletes but for every individual who strives to make them better students, better athletes and better people.
We begin the day at 1 pm with the Parade with over 50 Marching Units and Floats followed by the Irish Fest. After the Parade people can take in the entertainment at the Hoosick Falls Armory featuring the James Patrick Murphy An Clare School of Irish Dance, The Galloway Gaelic Pipe Band and the Taconic Pipe Band.
Participating bands in this year’s parade are The Hoosick Falls High School Band, Olde Saratoga Fyfes and Drums, Taconic Pipe Band, Berkshire Highlanders Pipe Band, Galloway Gaelic Pipes and Drums, Excelsior Drum Corps, Capitol Brass Drum Corps and The Scotia Glenville Pipe Band.
The history of St. Patrick’s parades in Hoosick Falls dates back to when Irish immigrants made their way to Hoosick Falls in the mid-1800s and ended sometime in the 1950s to be revived in 1991. The Parade will begin in Wood Park, go down Main Street, John Street, Church Street, Willard Street and back down Main Street.
For more information on The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade and Irish Festival, contact Kevin O’Malley at 518-686-9460 or email hoosickkid@gmail.com.
Parade Line Up
Michael Conway Division #1 – Wilder Avenue and Wood Park/Main Street
Hoosick Falls Police Dept.
Grand Marshal
Past Grand Marshals
Past Grand Marshals Float
Taconic Pipe Band
Elected Officials and Guest Hoosick Falls Fire Dept.
Eagles Float
St. Mary’s Academy
Hoosick Falls Central School Band
HFCS Drama Club Float
HFCS Cheerleading Float
HFCS Boys Soccer Float
HFCS Girls Soccer Float
HFCS Bowling Team Float
HFCS Girls Lacrosse Float
Excelsior Drum Corps
Hoosick Falls Softball Float
Hoosick Falls Wrestling Float Hoosick Falls Golf/Field Hockey/Basketball/Baseball Float
Hoosick Falls Football Float
Scotia Glenville Pipe Band
North Hoosick Fire Dept.. O’Malley Family Float
Town Of Hoosick Rescue Squad
Helen Brady Division #2 (Trustco Bank & Main St..) South
Rensselaer County Sheriff Twirlers Village Baton
Olde Saratoga Fyfes And Drums Bennington Chamber of Commerce Float
Hoosick Falls Youth Baseball and Softball
White Creek Fire Company
Hoosick Falls Health Center
Berkshire Highlanders Pipe Band
Bennington Rugby Club Float
Hoosick Soccer Club Float
Community Alliance Church
Hoosick Fire Company
Capitol Brass Drum Corps
Stephens, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Ram of Greenwich and Bennington
Polish Hall Float
Danforth Adult Home
Glover Family Float
Hanselman Family Float
Relay for Life
Galloway Gaelic Pipes and Drums
Town Of Hoosick Rescue Squad
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