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St. Patrick's Day Parade

Meet the man who will lead the 2023 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

By Debbie McGoldrick

March 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Kevin J. Conway, the grand marshal of the 2023 New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade is the great-grandson of immigrants from various counties in Ireland and pledged to lead the 262nd edition of the parade in the tradition of those who have marched up Fifth Avenue before him. “I am flattered since the honor of serving as grand marshal is one which carries not only prestige but … [Read more...] about Meet the man who will lead the 2023 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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