East Haven Firefighters Local 1205: 1st Place Winner In Greater New Haven's St. Patrick's Day Parade

EAST HAVEN, CT — East Haven Firefighters Local 1205 was awarded first place in the Best Professional Fire Department category by the Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade committee.

East Haven Fire Department Chief Matt Marcarelli said he "couldn’t be more proud of the men and women of the East Haven Fire Department for being recognized once again by the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee."

"Earning first place among career fire departments in the 2026 parade is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the professionalism, pride, and dedication our members bring to everything they do—both on and off the job," he said.

"What makes this recognition even more meaningful is the consistency our department has shown over the past several years. To be recognized three years in a row—with first place this year, second place last year, and first place the year before that—speaks volumes about the commitment of our firefighters to representing this community with excellence," Marcarelli said.

3 years in a row: 1st in 2026, 2nd in 2025, 1st in 2024 "speaks volumes about the commitment of our firefighters..." to representing this community with excellence

"We are incredibly grateful to the parade committee for this recognition and for the work they do in putting together such a meaningful and well-respected event each year," the fire chief said. "Most importantly, we thank the residents of East Haven for their continued support. We are proud to serve you, and proud to represent our town in traditions like this."