Celebrating Irish Heritage
in North Jersey, and everyone is welcome
2025 Bergen County St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshal
The Council of Irish Associations of Greater Bergen County, Inc., is pleased to announce that Michael R. Dressler (Bergen County Surrogate) has been named Grand Marshal for the 43rd Annual Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025. The Council looks forward to the parade, a proud tradition of honoring St. Patrick and the Irish people of Bergen County.
Michael R. Dressler
The Council also recognizes our Aides to the Grand Marshal & the Gunning Award Recipient for 2025:
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Brendan Daly, Knights of Columbus
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Raymond Dressler & Nikias Stasoulakis, Honorary Aides
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Ann Kennelly Viru, Bergen Irish Association
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Pete Marion, Ancient Order of Hibernians
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Niamh McGuinness, Bergen County Sherriff’s Office
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Vincent McHale, Superintendent, Closter Public Schools
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Maureen McSpirit, McSpirit & Beckett Real Estate
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Norm Saunders, American Special Children’s Pilgrimage Group
Gunning Award Recipient
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Katie Orsato, Tommy Fox’s Public House
Grand Marshal
Introduction Brunch
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
The Graycliff
The Council of Irish Associations of Greater Bergen County Inc will host the annual Grand Marshal Introduction Brunch on Saturday, November 2, 2023, at The Graycliff in Moonachie, NJ, from 12 PM to 4 PM. The cost is $100 per person which includes an open bar, buffet, and music by Mike Keough.