G.C. celebrates 30 years of St. Pat’s pride

Posted

The 30th Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held last Sunday with much fanfare. Grand Marshal Bill Doherty and his aide, Kevin Horton, led the parade — hosted by the Glen Cove Hibernians. Doherty was instrumental in starting the tradition in the late 80s.

Fire engines from the Glen Cove, Locust Valley and Sea Cliff fire departments roared down Glen Street with sirens blaring in celebration. Community organizations like Kiwanis, Youth Bureau, the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island, Sons of Italy and the Ye Pyrate Brotherhood were all there too. The multicultural display was a beautiful reminder that on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish.

A family-friendly party in St. Patrick’s parish hall followed the parade. Marchers and residents alike enjoyed bagpipers, Celtic dancers, music, raffles and a soda bread contest.

— Zach Gottehrer-Cohen