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The Grand Marshal, Courtney Lundgren Connors is joined by her husband, Leo Connors Jr. and their three children, Leo (6), Ava (5) and Roy (18months).
They are making it a multigenerational family day, as Courtney’s father, Martin Lundgren NHFD Retired is marching with them in his NHFD dress uniform. Her mom Deborah is awaiting them all in the reviewing stand with the rest of her family and friends.
In addition, they are joined by Leo’s Sister, Katie Connors who is a member of the parade committee and is not only sharing this day but she and Courtney get to enjoy being a member of the committee together.
Her earliest memories of the New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade begin as a little girl, with her grandparents, watching her father march in the parade as New Haven Firefighter.
Courtney, was 2007 Parade Honor Attendant and is the first Honor Attendant to rise through the ranks to be Grand Marshal. She is the 10th Woman grand marshal and is happy to represent her home club of the New Haven Gaelic Football & Hurling club, and The Knights of St. Patrick.
During her time on the committee she served as the Corporate contributions chair for many years. She also was responsible for setting up with the Town Green District the first ever family fun zone four years ago. The fun zone continues to grow and she is happy to ensure the focus of our parade remains to make it a fun day for multiple generations of families to enjoy together.
Aside from her roles on the committee, Courtney works as an Assistant Controller for Financial Reporting at Yale University. She also indulges her love of event coordination through her own business, Courtney Connors Events, coordinating weddings and events.
Courtney resides in Hamden, CT with her husband, Leo, and their three children, Leo, Ava and Roy. Her family is a tremendous support through both her professional and volunteer roles, and she would not be able to accomplish any of this without their unwavering love and support.
Courtney Lundgren Connors was born in New Haven, CT, the daughter of Martin Lundgren and Deborah Salemme.

2019 Parade Queen Taylor Besciglia:
Taylor is the daughter of Heidi Pierpont and Frank Besciglia Jr. She lives in West Haven and her ancestors hail from Piltown, County Kilkenny. She is currently a student at Southern Connecticut State University studying elementary education with concentrations in STEM and English, she will graduate this spring. Taylor is employed by Kumon Learning Center as a tutor, she is also a student teacher within the New Haven Public Schools. Her personal ambition is to become a successful elementary school teacher while serving as a positive role model to her students. Her interests include fitness, Gaelic football, hiking, reading mystery books, spending time at the beach, and arts and crafts. She also believes in raising mental health awareness. Taylor is a member of the West Haven Irish American Club.

2019 Honor Attendant Claire Bohan:
Claire is the daughter of Seamus and Dina Bohan. She lives in Orange and her ancestors hail from Ballinamore & Mohill, County Leitrim. She is currently employed by The Clay Date and Duffy’s Irish Pub. Claire’s personal ambition is to travel the world helping underprivileged children as well as conserving and improving the environment. She aspires to become an art therapist. Her interests include fashion, creating, pottery, music, working with children and helping others. She also enjoys having meaningful conversations with family and friends, making memories and debating over her vegetarian lifestyle. Claire’s father and grandmother are members of the New Haven Gaelic Football and Hurling Club and the Knights of St. Patrick.

The 27th. Connecticut Volunteer Regiment was organized in 1862 after a request by President Lincoln for additional units. The unit consisted of 829 men, almost 500 of them from New Haven. They fought in three major Civil War battles; Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg.

For over twenty years our unit has portrayed the 8th Connecticut, a Civil War Infantry regiment. We participate in parades, living histories, reenactments and State and US Park Service events. We have marched in the New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade for many years.

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Leo Connors Jr. - Husband of the GM
Leo Connors III, Ava Eileen Connors, Roy Martin Connors - Children of the Grand Marshal
Katie Connors - Sister in Law of the Grand Marshal & Parade committee member
Martin Lundgren - Father of the Grand Marshal, NHFD Retired, after serving 33 years

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BRIDGEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT HONOR GUARD

The Bridgeport Police Department Honor Guard was formed in 1993 by Captain Robert Robinson under the supervision of Chief Thomas J. Sweeney. Since their formation, they have participated in numerous events as representatives of the Bridgeport Police Department. These events have included Mayoral Inaugurations, Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremonies in Washington DC, as well as in Connecticut, the Barnum Festival Great Street Parade, Columbus Day and St. Patrick’s Day Parades in New Haven and Bridgeport as well as Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day ceremonies. The Honor Guard also participates in the Black Rock Day and Puerto Rican Day parades, Bridgeport Bluefish and Bridgeport Sound tiger’s events and the Eastern States Exposition Parade. They also stand guard at the funeral services for deceased Police Officers.

The Honor Guard has been the recipient of one of the awards for Best Police Department Color Guard in the New Haven CT. St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2000 thru 2011. In 2012 the Honor Guard was judged Best Police Color Guard in the New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade. In 2004 the unit received first place in the Aquidneck Island National police Parade for Best Police Uniform.

All members are volunteers who purchase their own uniforms and are extremely proud to represent the Bridgeport Police Department.

Members are: Officer in Charge: Captain Steven Lougal, Lieutenant Charles Johnson, Sergeant:, Gabe Meszaros, Police Officers: Gerardo Ortiz, Sandy Quinonez, David Santiago, Alex Wilde, Jesse Meade, Ashley Taylor, Cynthia Dolyak and Elizabeth Santora, Freddy Ferraro, Stephen Silva, and Kamar Gidden

Camp Rising Sun welcomes any child aged 5-17 who has faced a diagnosis of cancer to a week of fun and friendship. Campers can be in treatment, in remission, or anywhere in between. Camp is held in the beautiful hills of Colebrook, Connecticut at the facilities of Camp Jewell, a YMCA campground. Campers stay in heated cabins with other children in their age group along with a dedicated staff. Thanks to our generous supporters there is no cost to attend camp.

Catholic Academy of New Haven, formerly St. Aedan-St. Brendan School, is proud to join the tradition of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in New Haven. We are a STREAM academy, challenging our students to think critically, work cooperatively, and learn the skills they will need for their future.

Celtic Cross boasts a roster of two dozen pipers and drummers from the greater Danbury and New York state areas. Our membership is made up of men and woman from a broad range of backgrounds, jobs, and pipe band experiences. Each musician demonstrates a commitment to the art of piping and drumming by dedicating considerable time, travel and expense to pursue his or her love of Celtic music and culture. The band uniform consists of summer and winter military outfits for parades and Argyle jackets and ties for concert engagements.

Center Stage Dance Academy located in North Branford Ct is a non-competitive dance school teaching the love of dance to girls and boys ages 2 thru adult.

is a service pipe band founded 28 years ago in 1992, dedicated to providing traditional Bagpipe and Drum music to the fire departments of Connecticut for funerals, memorials, parades and other ceremonies. The band performs at 50-75 fire service related events yearly.

We are Hiram Lodge #1 marching with Connecticut Free Masons, 4th Masonic District of Connecticut. Which is a culmination of Masons from 10 or more lodges in the Greater New Haven area. We, along with over Ninety other lodges in our state are part of the estimated Six Million members of Free Masonry, world wide.

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The Connecticut Patriots enjoy playing traditional and contemporary selections. The corps performs in about 40 functions a year all over the East Coast and Europe. The corps will make the a 6th trip Switzerland in the summer of 2020 for the international drumming competition.

The Connecticut State Police serves the State of CT with approximately 1,000 Troopers operating out of 11 barracks around the State, as well as its Headquarters in Middletown. Troopers from around the State patrol our highways, investigate major crimes, and are the primary police department for roughly half of the Towns in CT that do not have municipal police departments.

The Nation's "First and Finest" state police agency, celebrating 116 years of tradition and service to the State of Connecticut!

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The Connecticut Alumni is one of the longest running continually performing Alumni Drum Corps in the Nation. Started in 1984 they are celebrating 35 years of wonderful traditional drum corps entertainment. Membership includes drum corps alumni from Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island along with alumni from several high school and college marching bands.

The Connecticut Minuteman Composite Squadron and Stratford Eagle Composite Squadron - Civil Air Patrol, Air Force Auxiliary. The Civil Air Patrol is an all volunteer Emergency Services organization with a youth program for cadets 12-18.

The Deep River Juniors were formed in 1955 and the youth members learn the ancient art of fife and drum. Membership is open to any youth wanting to learn fife and drum. Thank you very much for having us and wish you a wonderful event.

The Eire Nua U.S. Campaign Committee is a national Irish American group supporting peace, justice in a 32 county Irish Republic. The national chair leading the unit is Peadar MacMaghnuis who is our local resident from Clinton. More information can be found online at eirenuablog.wordpress.com

Banner Carriers: Boy Scout Troop 608
Part of ESCORT Division.

New England’s first and foremost pedaled party and sightseeing bike offering tours of New Haven and Milford, proudly sponsored by the New England Brewing Company.

The Fairfield County Police Pipes and Drums was established in 2014 and is made up of active and retired police officers throughout Connecticut. The band is celebrating 5th anniversary in existence and its second New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band has been promoting Irish culture for over 20 years and have marching in parades from Boston, Ma. to Savannah, Ga. We wish all our friends and supporters a Happy St. Patrick's Day.

John Voss and Daniel Dufault are the grandsons of Past Grand Marshal Mary Lyng Malenda '07 and Parade Committee member John Malenda.

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Flanagan Ambulance started by Tom Flanagan son of Irish Immigrants was the nations first ambulance based EMS organization. This 1968 ambulance fully restored and equipped is a tribute to Tom and his vision.

Brian Grabell
Michael O'Hare
Carolyn Consorte
Michael York

BANNER CARRIERS: Boy Scout Troop 608

The Funky Dawgz Brass Band are one of the premier touring acts on the live music scene today. Emerging from Connecticut, these young men have engulfed the spirit and traditions of New Orleans as well as earned the respect from local musicians who grew up and reside in the city. It is impossible not to enjoy yourself during a show as they play a contagious upbeat mix of traditional New Orleans R&B, original music, hip hop, funk, and today’s top hits with a brass twist.
When the band is not playing shows they are giving back to the community. The Funky Dawgz aim to connect, engage, inspire and rejuvenate music education in inner city schools across the country. The band frequently gives performances and master classes to young musicians in elementary, middle, and high schools across the region.

Svea & Erik Lundgren (Cousins of Grand Marshal)

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Banner carried by Kelly Canning Ruickoldt GM'14 and Mary Malenda GM '07
FOR PRODUCTION - 2019 Officers:
Chairperson, Seamus F. Bohan, Chief, New Haven Fire Department
Secretary, Joanne Conlan
Chief of Staff, Bernadette Canning
Treasurer, Kathleen H. Bowery
Parade Coordinator, Monica Canning-Ball
Executive Chairman, Coleman W. Walsh, Jr.
Executive Secretary, Mary Lyng Malenda

Organized in 1837. Hotchkiss Hose is the oldest volunteer fire Company in Connecticut. TO DO GOOD IS OUR INTENT!

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James Stango & Matthew Stango, are members of the Watertown Area Association of Special Citizens and Special Olympians. James loves to carry the American Flag in parades. Matthew participates in Unified Sports and the Special Olympics.

Christine Kinealy and her son, Ciaran Luke Kinealy.
Dr. Kinealy is the Founding Director of Ireland's Great Hunger Institute at Quinnipiac University and a true authority on the History of Ireland. She is an author, teacher and has lectured all over the world not only on Irish History but, is also an avid believer in Social Justice.

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The Honor Guard Represents the Marshal Services and the CT Judicial Branch. Marshals provide security at all of the state's courthouses and transportation of prisoners.

2019 Officers: Michael dePascale - President
John Tolbert - Vice President
Founded in New Haven in 1878, the Knights of St. Patrick is a cultural, educational, nonsecular organization promoting and preserving the Irish heritage.Celebrating 139 years of promoting Irish culture and heritage! The Knights of St. Patrick has over 200 members and welcomes new members. Irish and non-Irish are welcome to join the Knights of St. Patrick!

The Lancraft Fife and Drum Corps was established in 1888 in the Fair Haven section of New Haven but currently resides in North Haven, Connecticut. The corps was named after benefactor Ed Lancraft who let the corps rehearse in his New Haven oyster house. He bought the corps their first uniforms which are still worn today, a replica of the buff and blue worn by George Washington’s officers during the Revolutionary War. Lancraft performs in approximately twenty five events per year which include parades, musters, concerts and educational performances for area schools.

LBSPINNERZ ARTZ is Connecticut's premier fire spinning, and entertainment business. Based out of New Haven, LBSpinnerz artz is run by Lady Blaze and is insured, licensed, with multi prop performers, stilt walking, roller skating and has 2 decades of experience. LBSpinnerZ Artz created the New Haven Spinjam a place for local and visiting flow artists to come together and skill share with each other. We offer lessons, performances, and so much more. Visit our website www.LBSpinnerZartZ.com for more information.

Organized in 1899, M. P. Rice Hose Company № 2 is the oldest continuously operating fire company in Branford. Named for Michael Patrick Rice, the son of Edward Rice, one of Branford’s first native settlers from Ireland who came to the states in 1862, Michael Patrick was elected to serve as Selectman at the age of 23 and was instrumental in the establishment of the Branford Fire Department.

Mayor Honorable David S. Cassetti - City Of Ansonia
First Selectman Honorable Michael J. Freda - North Haven
First Selectman Honorable James B. Cosgrove -Town Of Branford
Mayor Honorable Richard Dziekan - City Of Derby
Mayor Honorable Joseph Maturo, Jr. - Town Of East Haven
First Selectman Honorable Thomas Banisch - Town Of Madison
First Selectman Honorable Matthew T. Hoey, III - Town Of Guilford
Mayor - Honorable Curt Balzano Leng - City of Hamden

Middletown Fire Department Honor Guard

The midsummer Fantasy Rennaisance Faire invites you to joinus for our 9th amazing year at Warsaw Park in Ansonia ct. There will be three weekends filled with over 150 costumed cast members, 60+ vendors, excitement and fun for all. Taking Placeon June 22nd,23rd,29th,30th, and July 6th,7th. We invite you join us and enjoy the show!

The Mulkerin School of Irish Dance was started 80 years ago by Kathleen Mulkerin and is now run by her daughter Kathy.
In 2021 we will be taking our 10th group of dancers on a performance tour of Ireland.
We pride ourselves in teaching our dancers to love Traditional Irish dance as well as Irish music and it’s culture.

The Nathan Hale Patriot Marching Band is located in the Morris Cove section of New Haven, CT. The band is under the direction of Mr. Arick Lyde. The band program consists of students in grades 6th-8th.

Battalion Chief New Haven Fire Department (RET) - Brian Jooss
Captain New Haven Fire Department - Michael Farrell

New England Brewing Co is a proud sponsor of the New Haven St Patrick's Day Parade

2019 Officers: Jason McWade - President, Peter McManus - Vice President
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is America’s oldest Irish Catholic Fraternal Organization founded concurrently in the coal-mining region of Pennsylvania and New York City in May,1836. The Order can trace its roots back to a series of similar societies that existed in Ireland for more than 300 years. Today the AOH exists in America, Canada, Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland, however, while the organizations share a common thread, the American AOH is a separate and much larger organization.

New Haven County Firefighters Emerald Society & Pipe Band

Peter Callan

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New Haven's Bravest who serve the city today and every day. The parade Chairperson
this year; Seamus Bohan is also a captain on the New Haven Fire Department.

Anne Hines, 2019 President NHGFHC / Eileen Roxbee 2019 President IACC
The Gaelic Club was established in 1949. We are marching carrying our 32 county flags, 4 province flags and our club banner. We also carry our Irish and American flags.
We have a great youth sports team playing the game of Irish football and hurling. Our program is growing and we welcome all kids, female and male, to join us ages 5 and up

New Haven Nighthawk Brewing, A Nostalgic Craft Beer for the sports lover!

Motorcycle Escort by new Haven's Finest!

The New Haven Police Emerald Society, Incorporated, is a Fraternal Society whose members consist of regularly sworn, full time police officers who are currently employed or honorably retired from Federal, Connecticut state, city or municipal police departments who have a love and appreciation for the Irish culture in law enforcement.

Joining the award-winning VFW New Haven Post 12150 this parade day--and making their inaugural parade appearance--are the veterans of the American Legion New Haven Post 210. Both groups are the newest veteran posts in Connecticut and are filled mostly with Post-9/11 veterans. In conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the founding of the American Legion, the New Haven post will be given its permanent charter by the state commander at a Centennial Celebration Dinner this Friday, March 15 at Adriana's. Leading their respective groups is VFW Commander Derek Torrellas and American Legion Commander Charles Pickett. Hooah, New Haven veterans!

Outdoor Adventure Program provides great nature education and fun challenges to participants of all ages.

This group of former Parade Queens and Honor Attendant are marching with their “Queen Sisters” and families in honor and support of Grand Marshal Courtney Lundgren Connors, who was Honor Attendant in 2007. This year marks the 63rd year of the Parade Queen Selection!

This 1974 VW Camper Van brings a smile to everyone's face from little kids who think of Scooby Doo to those who went to Woodstock and everyone in-between. This VW dubbed "Patty Wagon" (owner is Patty who is half Irish with her "volks" wagon) recently won an award given by classic car enthusiast, Wayne Carini, from Portland, CT, who has a TV show called Chasing Classic Cars.

The Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart was founded in 1898 by Father James Cullen, S.J., in Dublin, Ireland.
The primary aim of the Association is the promotion of sobriety and temperance, through prayer and self-sacrifice
In 1958 a group of young Irish immigrants living and working in the greater New Haven area decided to form a local Pioneer Center. These immigrants were all members of the Pioneers of the Sacred Heart in Ireland and wished to continue their pledge of lifetime abstinence from alcohol and drugs
Over the next fifty years many of that initial, young group of immigrants who formed St. Mary’s Center, remained faithful to their ideals, and in 2018 celebrated their Diamond Jubilee.
There are approximately one hundred active, local members remaining in the group today.

On December 18, 1992 Walter T. Williams III, a Waterbury police officer, was killed in the line of duty (http://www.odmp.org/officer/434-officer-walter-t-williams-iii). At the time there was no police pipe band in Connecticut. Our brothers in the NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums responded and escorted Officer Williams to his final resting place. Days later a group of dedicated officers vowed to never again follow as one of their own was laid to rest… they would lead from the front and the Police Pipes and Drums of Waterbury was born.

Throughout the years the Police Pipes and Drums of Waterbury has remained steadfast in our commitment to the law enforcement community. We have participated in countless law enforcement benefits, fundraisers, promotions, retirements, graduations, memorial services and funerals. The band has been an annual participant at National Police Week in Washington, DC which attracts thousands of law enforcement officers from all over the world. In fact, our reputation there has earned us the distinct privilege of being “host band” two times, an honor not afforded to any other pipe band that we are aware of.

We have had many unique and diverse performance opportunities which have included well known celebrities and dignitaries, parades, charitable events, weddings, birthday parties and the West Point Military Tattoo. In addition, we have multiple first place, “best pipe band” and “best musical unit” awards among many other recognitions from our participation in juried events.

Our tartan is the Scottish National Modern. We wear a “full dress” uniform for formal or special events and a less formal uniform, with variations, for other events.

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BANNER CARRIERS: Boy Scout Troop 608

The St. Patrick's Pipe Band has been in continuous operation since the 1950s, and is led by Pipe Major Pat Whelan of Glastonbury, Ct.

St. Peter's Drum Corps of Torrington, CT, organized in 1930. Since 1966 St. Peter's Dum Corps has won over 6500 awards, trophies and medals They have performed in 24 countries, 20 states and the District of Columbia and had an audience with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican where they played Stars and Stipes Forever. St. Peter's Drum Corps has also performed on Norwegian Crown, Holland America and Carnival Cruise ships. stpetersdrumcorps.com

Star ninety nine point nine, today's best mix with Anna and Raven in the morning, Christian midday's and Kevin in afternoons.

Govoner Ned Lamont
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz
Attorney General - William Tong
Senator - George S. Logan
Senator - Christine Cohen
Senator - Martin Looney
State Representatives:
Dorinda Borer
Juan R. Candelaria
Robin E. Comey
Michael A. DiMassa
Josh Elliott
Charles J. Ferraro
Bobby G. Gibson,Jr.
Kathy Kennedy
Mary M. Mushinsky
Alphonse Paolillo, Jr.
Quentin W. Phipps
Robyn A. Porter
Sean Scanlon
Dave W. Yaccarino
Lezlye Zupkus
Gateway Community College: President Paul Broadie, II

Stony Creek Fife & Drum Corps was organized in 1886. The Corps traveled to Ireland in 2018 and participated in the Limerick International Band Competition and performed in Dublin.

Magician Juggler Stilt-Walker
Performing for Over 45 Years
6th Year in Parade

The Black Hat Society Of CT is a group of like minded individuals. That love to help educate and do Community service for the communities and animal shelters through out CT

The Brennan-Lucey Irish Dance Academy is taught by World Champion Stephen Brennan and National Champion Meghan Lucey, both of Riverdance fame! Classes held weekly in Hamden, Milford, and Fairfield CT! Come join in the fun!

The Honorable Mayor Toni N. Harp
New Haven Police Department, Chief - Anthony Campbell

Superintendent of
New Haven Public Schools -
Carol D. Birks

The Elite Drill Squad & Drum Corps was founded and directed by Ryshon Menafee. We are a New Haven-based program for children ages 4 to 18 years of age. Our mission is to provide a positive outlet for inner-city youth and to help young people learn sportsmanship, discipline, and dedication through drill.

The Haunted Isle is a Non-Profit organization out of East Haven going into their 11th year running, with all proceeds donated to multiple charities such as B.A.A.C (Bikers Against Animal Cruelty), Where the love is Rescue and the Crohn's Colitis foundations just to name a few. The Haunted Isle runs From mid Sept thru the end of Oct,

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BANNER CARRIERS: Boy Scout Troop 608

Senator Richard Blumenthal
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro
Senator Christopher Murphy

Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound was established on May 31, 2005 by consolidating CG Group/MSO Long Island Sound and Coast Guard Group Moriches. CG Sector Long Island Sound performs all of the traditional marine safety duties plus the traditional missions of a Coast Guard Group. Coast Guard operations for Long Island Sound, including the south shore of Long Island and along coastal Connecticut are coordinated from a single command center located at Sector Long Island Sound, on the eastern side of New Haven Harbor. There are seven stations, three cutters, two ANTs, an MSD, and an SFO that are strategically located throughout the Sound that work for this office. This includes approximately 500 active duty, 200 reservists, and 1200 volunteer CG Auxiliary members

"This is the Wallingford 350th Jubilee Celebration Committee commemorating the town founding in 1670. Festivities will kick off with a large parade on June 20 - 27, 2020"

WEBE108 Connecticut’s Best Music Variety.
Jay Michaels, Megan Stone, Danny Lyons, and Mike McGowan.

The West Haven Irish American Club was formed in 1962 and is one of the 4 Associated Irish Societies that makes up the NHSPD Parade. The WHIAC mission statement is to
promote Irish culture and advance the interest of the Irish-American people: to promote social, civic and recreational activities.
For production:
2019 Officers
Kristina Conroy - President
Randy Brown - Vice-President. Kristina was the 2011 GNHSPD Parade Queen. Marching with them are Club Marshals Carolyn Shea 2012 Parade Queen, Katie Thompson 2013 Honor Attendant, and Cathy Johnson who was the 1969 Miss Irish American. The WHIAC float is hand made by club members and features the band The Black Ivies, performing live. This year’s theme is an Irish fishing boat, The Mary Malenda.

Olivia Mae Zink became the first and youngest World's Talented Miss Princess Ambassador 2018-2019 for the World's Talented Miss Organization. This pageant system is a non-profit organization devoted solely to giving back to their communities & providing a positive, non- discriminatory, talented oriented venue for girls & women of all ages to compete. Olivia brings a smile to people's faces wherever her crown takes her from local to worldwide organizations, and serving as the youngest volunteer on some of the charities. Even though Olivia is only 5 years old, she believes in helping others because it's #morethanacrown. Some of the organizations to name a few are : Wreaths Across America, Brian's Angels Homeless Outreach, Ally G's Everyday Angels Foundation, Pop's World Foundation, ST. Vincent's Villa. Olivia is in kindergarten, loves her Dachshund dog Lulu, participates in singing, gymnastics, & skiing lessons and has been involved in pageantry & modeling since she was 6 months old. She wants to be a doctor when she grows up.

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