Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Parade set for Sunday

Three times are a charm for the grand marshal of this year’s Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Gerald “Gerry” Herbert. The parade is a go this year after a covid-caused two-year hiatus, and it will step off at 1 p.m. March 20 from Finley Middle School in Glen Cove.

Herbert received his sash and the honor of leading the parade, along with two aides to the grand marshal: educator Carolyn Masterson McGillicuddy and auto specialist Eric Hill, at The View Grill during an afternoon luncheon on Sunday, organized by the parade committee.

The Glen Cove parade committee had first announced Herbert would be the grand marshal for the 2020 parade, but it was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, as was the 2021 parade. Lisa Forgione, the parade chairwoman, couldn’t think of a better group that would have the numbers “2020, 2021, 2022” written on their sashes. 

In addition to the sash ceremony, the event is used as a fundraiser to not only put on the event, but to also raise funds for its designated charity: the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

The parade committee feels this year’s parade will be the best one ever. There will be over 50 groups marching, an after-parade party featuring non-stop Irish music, performances by Irish step dancers and a stirring massed pipe bands performance by the pipe bands that march in the parade. And it’s a family affair intended for everyone to enjoy.

After- party details: Sunday, 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall. $20 donation: Full corned beef dinner, cash bar. Children under 13 free. 

For more information, visit the parade website at www.glencoveparade.com, call or text (516) 782-7494, or email anpiobaire@aol.com. The Glen Cove Parade Committee, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) charitable corporation, and all contributions are tax-deductible.