School bands, elected officials and youth groups march in St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Rebecca Klar
Jeff Clark, grand marshall of the St. Patrick's Day Parade, left, and Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello line up with marchers for Sunday's parade. (Photo by Rebecca Klar)

Residents from across Nassau County braced Sunday’s cold and wind for an early St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the Village of Mineola.

The Irish American Society of Nassau Suffolk and Queens held their 68th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade for the second time in Mineola. It had previously been held in Garden City.

Jeff Clark, center, with members of the Mineola board of trustees, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, and Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Rich Nicolello, right.
(Photo by Rebecca Klar)
Members of Williston Park Cub Scouts Pack 311 prepare for the parade.
(Photo by Rebecca Klar)

The parade began with a noon line up at Court House Drive in Garden City.

Marching bands from schools across the county, including Mineola High School and Sewanhaka High School, and other youth groups, including Williston Park Cub Scouts Pack 311, were among the parade marchers.

Natalie Garcon, left, Christianne Binondo, center, and Lauren Ritirato, right, march with the Sewanhaka High School marching band during the parade.
(Photo by Rebecca Klar)
Gianna Palumbo and Anthony Letta attend the parade with the Mineola High School marching band.
(Photo by Rebecca Klar)

Local elected officials came out for the celebration. North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello joined the members of the Mineola board of trustees.

Musicians on the New York State Nurses Association float prepare before the parade.
(Photo by Rebecca Klar)
Kevin Keenan marches with Knights of Columbus. (Photo by Rebecca Klar)

Jeff Clark, president of the society, was this year’s grand marshall of the parade.

Following the parade residents were invited back to the society’s center for more festivities.

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