West Orange Unites At St. Patrick’s Day Parade (PHOTOS)

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The green stripe returned to West Orange last weekend.

On Sunday, the 72nd annual West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade brought the community together to celebrate Irish heritage and the local tradition of painting a bright green stripe down Main Street.

Participants included the police and fire departments, schools and local groups, as well as a crowd of visitors.

This year’s grand marshal, Noel G. O’Keeffe, and deputy grand marshals – Kevin Bolan, Rich McDonald, Jim McGuire and Kathleen Smith Loria – led the march down Main Street, accompanied by spectators eager to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint.

Since 1951, the West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been a cornerstone of the community, showcasing the pride, culture, and contributions of the Irish-American community.

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