Plainfield Irish Parade 2018 Princess Selected

PLAINFIELD, IL — A Plainfield North High School sophomore has been selected as the 2018 Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade Princess. Grace Schlueter, who has been Irish dancing for seven years, won the honor.

Schlueter's Irish roots come from her mother's side, according to the parade's website, specifically from Counties Kerry and Galway. "With St. Patrick’s Day celebrations all month long, she gets the opportunity to put her dancing talents on display for her friends, family and community at nursing homes, restaurants, and church events," the parade's website says.

The Princess is an active member of the community as a member of the Juniorettes (of the Plainfield Junior Women's Club) and as a member of the BSA Venturing Crew 19 of St. Mary.

The parade's 16th year will also feature Ron and Kathy Kazmar, staples in the Plainfield school district. The longtime Plainfield residents are active members of Saint Mary Immaculate Parish serve on boards with the Greater Joliet YMCA and help coordinate the annual YMCA Giving Gala.

See: Plainfield 2018 Irish Parade Road Closings

Nomination forms were due on March 5, and cost $75 each.

Article image used with permission of Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade