Newark Saint Patrick's Day Parade

06/23/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to the President of the Women of Irish Heritage, Michele Shaffer! 🎉
From all of us at the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, we wish you a day filled with happiness, laughter, and all the joy you so generously bring to others.
Thank you for everything you do for the Irish organizations and our community. Your dedication, kindness, leadership, and that beautiful smile make such a difference and inspire so many.
May this year bring you continued blessings, good health, and countless reasons to celebrate.
Happy Birthday, Michele! ☘️💚🎂

06/21/2026

💚☘️ Happy Father’s Day from the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee ☘️💚
Today we celebrate all of the incredible fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, godfathers, and father figures who lead with strength, kindness, love, and unwavering support.
Thank you for the countless sacrifices you make, the traditions you pass down, and the example you set for generations to come. Your dedication to family, community, and keeping our Irish spirit alive never goes unnoticed.
Wishing all our fathers a day filled with love, laughter, pride, and the appreciation you so greatly deserve.

06/21/2026

🎉☘️ Happy Birthday to our 2023 Grand Marshal, Jim Fallon! ☘️🎉
Today, the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee proudly wishes you a very Happy Birthday and celebrates all that you continue to do for our parade, our Irish organizations, and the entire Irish community.
Your dedication, leadership, generosity, and unwavering support have made a lasting impact on so many people. Thank you for always giving your time, sharing your spirit, and helping keep our Irish traditions and community strong.
We are grateful for everything you do and honored to call you part of our Newark Parade family.
Wishing you a year filled with good health, happiness, blessings, and continued success.
Happy Birthday, Jim! 🎂☘️🇮🇪

06/20/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE – HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION ✨☘️
The Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is thrilled to share some very exciting news!
Join us as we celebrate our Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and proudly honor two truly extraordinary individuals whose dedication, leadership, and commitment have left a lasting impact on Irish organizations and the Irish community.
✨ Honoring Ollie Browne
✨ Honoring Eilish Harrington
Through their passion, generosity, and unwavering support of Irish culture and traditions, both honorees have helped strengthen our community, inspire others to become involved, and ensure that our rich Irish heritage continues to thrive for future generations.
Their countless hours of service, community leadership, and dedication to preserving and promoting Irish values have touched so many lives and made a meaningful difference throughout the Irish community.
Please join us as we celebrate and recognize these deserving honorees for all they have done and continue to do.
📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 McGovern’s Tavern – Newark, NJ
More details to follow!
☘️ Come celebrate community, tradition, and two remarkable individuals whose impact continues to be felt across our Irish family.

06/19/2026

🎩 Happy Birthday to our beloved 2022 Grand Marshal, Jere Cole 🎩☘️
Today we celebrate a man who has given so much to the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade and to the Irish community. Your years of dedication, leadership, and love for Irish heritage have helped make our traditions stronger and brought so many people together.
Being named 2022 Grand Marshal was a well-deserved honor that reflected a lifetime of service and commitment.
Beyond all your accomplishments, you are a devoted father, proud grandfather, loyal friend, and someone who leads with kindness and heart.
We know today is bittersweet and that Margie is celebrating right beside you in spirit, smiling with pride and surrounding you with love.
Wishing you a birthday filled with love, good health, laughter, and the reminder of how appreciated and loved you truly are.
Happy Birthday, Jere! ☘️💚🎂

06/14/2026

☘️ It is with great sadness that the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee shares the passing of Michael J. Ruane.

Please keep the Ruane Family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May they find comfort in the love and support of family, friends, and all who knew and cared for Michael.

For funeral arrangements and to leave condolences, please visit:
Funeral Arrangements for Michael J. Ruane
https://www.farmerfh.com/obituaries/Michael-J-Ruane?obId=48691547
May Michael rest in eternal peace. ☘️🙏

View Michael J. Ruane's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/13/2026

☘️ It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Joseph F. Nugent.

On behalf of the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, we extend our deepest condolences to the Nugent Family during this difficult time.

Joseph and the Nugent Family have been longtime supporters and friends of the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and we are truly grateful for their dedication, kindness, and support throughout the years. Their generosity and commitment to our Irish community will always be remembered.

Please keep the Nugent Family in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn this tremendous loss. 💚

Funeral arrangements may be found here:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lakewood-nj/joseph-nugent-12921697

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. ☘️
(May his soul be at the right hand of God.)
Joseph Nugent Sr. Association

Celebrate the life of Joseph Nugent, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of D'Elia Funeral Home.

06/09/2026

What a wonderful day at the NJ Irish Festival at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, NJ! ☘️
The Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee would like to extend our sincere THANK YOU to AOH Monmouth County Division 2 for so generously sharing your picnic area and making us feel so welcomed throughout the day. Your hospitality and kindness created such a special atmosphere and gave us the opportunity to enjoy a day filled with friendship, laughter, and wonderful memories. 🇮🇪💚
Events like these remind us of what the Irish community is all about — coming together, celebrating our heritage, and creating connections that last a lifetime. It was truly a beautiful day surrounded by great people and Irish pride at one of New Jersey’s most iconic venues. ☘️🏇
Thank you to everyone who stopped by, spent time with us, and helped make the day so memorable. We are grateful to be part of such an amazing Irish community.
And while we’re celebrating today, don’t forget to SAVE THE DATE — the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns on Friday, March 12, 2027! We look forward to making even more memories together. 💚
Sláinte! 🇮🇪☘️
— Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee