5th Annual Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade; Lee Carr Named 2017 Grand Marshal

Marching Bands, Floats, Clubs, Classic Cars… and Irish Cheer! Once again, the Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be a festival of color, music, and fun and will feature eight bag pipe bands, floats, marching bands from area high schools, Irish Step Dancers, antique & classic cars, veteran groups, scouting organizations, non-profit clubs & organizations, schools, novelty acts, and local and area business and civic groups. The goals are still the same; presenting a safe, fun-filled parade for the entire family and promoting the awareness and appreciation of the many contributions the Irish-American community has made to our American culture, business, and government. The Rumson St. Patrick’s Day parade route starts on Allen Street and River Road and ends at the intersection of Carton Street and Forrest Avenue (approximately one mile long). Visit rumsonstpatricksdayparade.org for more information!

Helen married Louis Carr, Sr. in 1933. Louis was born to James Carr and Margaret Quaid in Auburn, NY in 1905. Lee has three lovely sisters, Margaret (Peggy), Denise (Denny) and Ellen. Lee graduated from Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy in 1961. He was awarded the 2002 “Acta Non Verba Award” which is the highest honor presented by the Department of Athletics and one of only nine recipients in history. He has sailed around the world in the Maritime Industry for various companies, while serving in the United States Navy Reserve.

Lee married Barbara Ann Lass from Interlaken in 1967. They moved to Little Silver, NJ in 1971 where they raised two children, Tamara (45) of New York City, and David (42), who resides in Rumson with his wife and four (4) children. Lee is the recipient of the 2016 St. Rose High School Alumni Loyalty Award, which is presented to those graduates who have distinguished themselves through loyal commitment to St. Rose, by their generosity, and by their efforts on behalf of alumni and students.

Lee was employed in the financial industry on Wall St. for over 40 years. He retired in 2001 just after 9-11. Lee and Barbara are generous contributors to charitable organizations such as the Parker Family Health Center, Meridian Riverview, Jupiter Medical Center, Family and Children’s Association, among others. Lee also served as the Scholarship Committee Chairman at the Spring Lake Golf Club. The Rumson Parade Committee is proud to have Lee Carr lead the 5th Annual Rumson Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. There will be a 5th Anniversary Celebration honoring Louis (Lee) Carr at Surf BBQ on March 10, 2017 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Cost is $100 per person to include music, dance, food, and open bar. Tickets available online at rumsonstpatricksdayparade.org.