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Everyone Agrees: Hoosick Falls 25th Anniversary St. Patrick’s Day Parade Was the Best Ever

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A Warm, Sunny Day With Floats, Bands, Drummers, And Bagpipers Galore

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Mayor David Borge and Supervisor Mark Surdam carried the “We Love Hoosick” banner, flanked by State Senator Kathy Marchione. Not in this photograph, but marching with them were other Village and Town officials including Bobby Ryan, Ric DiDonato and Jeff Wysocki.
Mayor David Borge and Supervisor Mark Surdam carried the “We Love Hoosick” banner, flanked by State Senator Kathy Marchione. Not in this photograph, but marching with them were other Village and Town officials including Bobby Ryan, Ric DiDonato and Jeff Wysocki.

 

Bill Gaillard, who has achieved several lifetime milestones and awards this year, was honored to be the Grand Marshall at the 25th Annual Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Bill Gaillard, who has achieved several lifetime milestones and awards this year, was honored to be the Grand Marshall at the 25th Annual Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

 

The Hoosick Falls Bowling Team had their own float in the parade. They, like many others, threw candy at the crowds along the route as they went by.
The Hoosick Falls Bowling Team had their own float in the parade. They, like many others, threw candy at the crowds along the route as they went by.

 

“St. Patrick” leads Fr. Tom Zelker of Immaculate Conception Church and students from St. Mary’s Academy along the parade route. The day was warm enough for short-sleeved shirts and green hats. All photos by Deb Alter
“St. Patrick” leads Fr. Tom Zelker of Immaculate Conception Church and students from St. Mary’s Academy along the parade route. The day was warm enough for short-sleeved shirts and green hats. All photos by Deb Alter

 

[private]The Fifes and Drums of Olde Saratoga coming around the corner from John Street onto Church Street in Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Congratulations to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee for putting on such a great show!
The Fifes and Drums of Olde Saratoga coming around the corner from John Street onto Church Street in Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Congratulations to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee for putting on such a great show!
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