If March brings anything to mind, it’s green. Spring beckons, coloring the trees, the ground, and of course, West River Road. And that’s all thanks to Rumson’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Entering its sixth year, the parade has tripled in size and fun. The popular family affair will take place on March 11, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., headed by 2018 Grand Marshal Shari Feeney, principal of Deane-Porter Elementary School. This year, kids and families will have the opportunity to march with Boomer, the lovable Ausiedoodle puppy who has become an integral part of the Rumson School District thanks to Feeney. Festivities will also include the Irish Poster Competition and the Irish Essay Competition for local students.

A non-profit organization, the Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade’s goal is two-fold: to celebrate the Irish heritage and support local charities. This year, the parade is set to benefit the LADACIN Network, a non-profit agency dedicated to providing care for adults and children with developmental delays and The Parker Family Health Center, a volunteer-based health center for those unable to afford medical care.

The Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade, board members
PHOTO: The Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade Board. From left to right: Matt Jones, James McManus, Deirdre Courtney, Chris Smith, B Carr Mahon, Karen Taylor-Burke, Chris Neary, Pat Mullevey (not pictured: Dennis Devine, Peter Hogan, Mike Maguire) CREDIT: rumsonstpatricksdayparade.org

The Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade is made possible by the extraordinary commitment of the Board, notably President James McManus and community sponsorship. Sponsors include Ocean First Bank, Celtic Concepts, Inc, Ryser’s Landscape Supply, and Asbury Park Press.

Visit rumsonstpatricksdayparade.org for more information.

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