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March is Lupus Awareness Month. This special month was dedicated to shining a light on Lupus, a complex and often misunderstood autoimmune disease that affects millions worldwide. An adult and a group of kids marched in the United Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade with a banner to bring...
This year, the Fighting Irishmen of the American Revolutionary War did not stop and fire their muskets on the Corner of William and North Frank E. Rodgers. They waited to fire up the block and everyone jumped like they did last year even though they were further away. If you want to watch...
In a vibrant display of community spirit and cultural unity, the West Hudson Arts & Theatre Company (WHATCo) took part in the celebrated United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 10, 2024. This marked a significant moment for WHATCo, not just as participants in the parade but as...
The spirited members of the Kearny Belleville Elks Lodge 1050 donned in green marched with pride and enthusiasm in the 2024 United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade. As the members crossed the intersection of North Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. and William Street in Harrison NJ, the Lusitania Savings Bank...
The Borough of East Newark Volunteer Firefighters have always participated in the United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade and this year was no exception. There is nothing like the sound of the siren from the East Newark Fire Department's 1941 Engine which takes the lead every time. Compared...
The United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal William W. Dow Jr., alongside Deputy Grand Marshals Stanley "Billy" Titterington and Gloria O'Reilly Spence, three individuals whose profound contributions to the community embody the spirit of service and dedication. We covered their...
The St. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band of Kearny, NJ, will proudly participate in the United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade, marking its passage through the West Hudson towns of Harrison, Kearny, and East Newark. This year is especially significant as the pipe band celebrates its 75th...
The United Irish of West Hudson is set to commemorate a significant milestone with its 50th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The grand event will embark from in front of the Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue, at 1 p.m. and will proudly proceed north up...
In a splendid celebration of Irish-American heritage and community spirit, the United Irish Associations of West Hudson is set to host its illustrious Honoree Dinner on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. This year's event, promising an evening of camaraderie, tradition, and...
The Peruvian Civic Association of NJ Inc. (PCA) is holding its annual Peruvian Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 23, 2023. This vibrant event will feature a lively Parade starting in Harrison, NJ, followed by a Festival at the beautiful Frank Vincent Marina Park in Kearny, NJ. With limited...
A West Hudson tradition, the United Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade, will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023, with a 1 p.m. kick off time from Harrison NJ. Prior to the Parade, a Mass for Peace in Ireland will start at 11 a.m. at the Holy Cross Church in Harrison and run for an hour....
