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Your Harrison had quite a year providing those who cherish the Town of Harrison with information on events occurring in and affecting the Town of Harrison. The year started with news that West Hudson Arts & Theatre Company (WHAT Co) was making Harrison its home base at the former Holy...
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....
The United Irish Association of West Hudson will be holding its “Honoree Dinner Dance” on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Tickets for the annual event which is a fundraiser for the organization are $75.00 per person. A Ticket will get you Dinner, Entertainment, Beer, Wine, or...
Labor Day is a holiday that is celebrated in the United States every year on the first Monday in September. It was created to celebrate the achievements of America's workers. Labor Day was first celebrated in 1882 in New York City. The day was organized by Peter J. McGuire, co-founder of...
The Covid 19 pandemic shut down a lot of public gatherings in 2020 including the 2020 United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade. Earlier this year (2022) the United Irish Association decided to hold their St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2022 in West Hudson after a two year hiatus. The parade and...
Four Fire Departments participated in the United Irish St. Patrick’s Parade 2022. The Fire Department portion of the parade, see video above, started with the East Newark Volunteer Fire Department with firefighters walking ahead of its classic 1941 Fire Engine, followed by several of...
The San Xoan Pipe Band from Galicia Spain who participated in the United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade in Harrison NJ impressed all who participated or watched the United Irish parade.
The San Xoan Pipe Band also marched in the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade yesterday Thursday,...
The Peruvian Civic Association of New Jersey founded in 2005 participated in the United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade 2022. The Peruvian Civic Association of New Jersey is a non-profit institution whose fundamental mission is to promote culture through art, music, folk dances, and...
The Kearny Boy Scouts 305 marched in the United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The following is from the Kearny Boy Scouts 305 webpage:
Leaders are volunteers who are trained in youth protection & protecting god's children. Leader specific training provided by the BSA for each...
The Kearny Rotary participated in the United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade. The Kearny Rotary is raising awareness for Pancreatic Cancer and carried some placards for some who passed due to pancreatic cancer.
Here are some of the text of the placards.
Tracy Sinchester Cuba. 8/26/1966...
