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Motorcycle Brotherhood: ACP Riders at United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade acp club of kearny riders harrison nj kearny portuguese club acp st. patrick st. patrick day parade united irish association Mar 14, 2024

The Portuguese American Club of Kearny, New Jersey's motorcycle wing, the Associação Cultural Portuguesa (ACP) Riders, took part in the United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

The ACP Riders, a group known for their love of motorcycles and philanthropy, have...

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Kearny's ACP Brightens St. Patrick's Day Parade with Portuguese Flair acp club of kearny riders folklore youth group harrison nj kearny portuguese club acp st. patrick st. patrick day parade united irish Mar 13, 2024

In a splendid display of cultural unity and pride, members of the Portuguese American organization, Associação Cultural Portuguesa (ACP), based in Kearny, New Jersey, marched on Sunday, March 10, 2024, to participate in the much-anticipated United Irish St. Patrick's Day parade. The...

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Marching In St. Patrick's Day Parade for Lupus Awareness Month harrison nj lupus lupus awareness lupus foundation of america st. patrick st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Mar 12, 2024

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...

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Fighting Irishmen of the American Revolution At St. Patrick's Parade fighting irishman harrison nj st. patrick st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Mar 12, 2024

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...

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WHATCo Marches in United Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade arts harrison nj holy cross banquet hall st. patrick day parade united irish west hudson arts & theatre company what co Mar 12, 2024

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...

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Harrison Fire Dept. Honors Fallen Hero at St. Patrick's Day Parade 2024 east newark fire department firefigher vincent doffont harrison fire department harrison firefighters harrison nj vincent doffont vincent doffont jr. Mar 11, 2024

In a heartfelt tribute that echoed through the streets of West Hudson, the Harrison Fire Department marked this year's United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade with a solemn yet proud procession. Firefighters, clad in their sharp dress uniforms, marched in unison, carrying a flag to remember and...

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Kearny Belleville Elks Lodge Shine@ United Irish St Patrick Day Parade harrison nj kearny belleville elks lodge st. patrick st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Mar 11, 2024

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...

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St. Patrick's Parade: Girl Scouts Unit 14 Kearny Harrison East Newark girl scouts girl scouts service unit 14 harrison nj st. patrick st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Mar 10, 2024
The Girl Scouts Service Unit 14 participated in the United Irish St. Patrick's Parade. 
 
From the Girl Scouts website: Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities...
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St. Patrick's Day Parade: East Newark Volunteer Firefighters east newark fire department east newark firefighters harrison nj st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Mar 10, 2024

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...

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St. Patrick's Parade: Grand Marshall & Deputy Grand Marshalls harrison nj st. patrick st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Mar 10, 2024

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...

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United Irish 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade: St. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band harrison nj st. columcille pipe band st. patrick st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Mar 10, 2024

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...

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Spring Forward: Clocks One Hour Forward Sunday March 10th benjamin franklin daylight savings time harrison nj world war i monument Mar 09, 2024

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, starting at 2 a.m., you need to adjust your clocks ahead one hour (if they don’t automatically do it for you). This adjustment catapults us into Daylight Saving Time (DST), an age-old practice with profound implications for our daily lives and rhythms. Let’s...

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