2025 Parade Honorees

John Bernard Kelly, Jr. was born in Bronx, New York to John Bernard Kelly, Sr. and Marie Senerchia. His paternal grandparents are Bernard Kelly from Drimkeelan, Co. Donegal, and Margaret Canning from Anskert, Co. Leitrim. After moving to Pearl River in 1956, John graduated from St. Margaret of Antioch Elementary School in 1968, from Bergen Catholic High School in 1972, from … [Read more...] about Aide to the Grand Marshal, NYC John B. Kelly , Jr.

Patrick J. Casey is an Orangetown Police Officer, the President of The Orangetown Police Benevolent Association (PBA), and a board-member of the Rockland County PBA. Patrick grew up in Orangetown, NY, with his parents, James Colin and Jane Anne, and his two sisters, Sinead and Meghan. A natural leader, he graduated from Tappan Zee High School in2007, where he served as Captain … [Read more...] about Parade Commander Patrick Casey

The Gracie Rose isn’t just a tea shop, it’s a celebration of Irish culture and cuisine, brought to life by three extraordinary women who embody the spirit of community, tradition, and entrepreneurship. This shop has become a beloved destination for residents of Pearl River and beyond. The shop features an authentic menu including many Irish classics along with a retail shop … [Read more...] about Hibernian Business Persons of the Year, The Gracie Rose

John W. McGowan, son of Bart R. McGowan and Patricia Lavelle McGowan, was born in New York, NY, and raised in Pearl River, NY, with his three older sisters, Margaret, Patti, and Maureen. John attended St. Margaret of Antioch School (Pearl River, NY), Albertus Magnus High School (Bardonia, NY), and earned his bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from St. Thomas Aquinas College … [Read more...] about 2025 Grand Marshal John McGowan

Chuck was born to Mary (nee Tighe) Parnow and Charles Parnow, both of Irish heritage. He grew up in Union City, NJ. Moving to Wyckoff, NJ, for high school, he graduated from Ramapo Regional High School in 1980. He went on to college, attending Union College in Schenectady, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics in 1984. At Union, he was a member of … [Read more...] about 2025 Hibernian of the Year Chuck Parnow