The Nutley Irish American Association is has announced the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Dignitaries.
The Grand Marshal is John Kaufman, a local business owner; the Deputy Grand Marshal is Kevin Smyth, Washington School Teacher and Nutley HS Crew Coach coach; the Police Officer of the Year is Brendan Sim, of the Belleville Police Department; the Member of the Year is Mary T. Darragh; and the Parade Queen is Rachel May Hamilton
The parade steps off Saturday, March 1, 2025.
The Nutley Irish hosts its annual ShamrockFest Saturday, Oct. 19th, 7-11 p.m. at Nutley Parks & Recreation, 44 Park Ave., Nutley. Donation $40 per person. It includes a traditional Irish buffet dinner catered by The Brownstone. Feel free to bring your own refreshments. Raffle baskets, a 50/50, DJ entertainment and bagpipers will be on hand.
For more information or to purchase tickets send an email to nutleyirish@gmail.com. Tickets may also be purchased at www.nutleyirish.com.
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