The Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and behind the scenes, the organizing committee works tirelessly to ensure the event remains fresh and relevant. With a series of fundraising events like the Dinner Dance and Kickoff Party, the team assesses past parades to enhance future ones. To commemorate the anniversary, a new logo inspired by Irish genealogy maps has been created, reflecting heritage while serving as a fundraising tool for scholarships, totaling $80,000 raised for local Catholic education.
The parade committee hosts many events, including its annual Dinner Dance and Kickoff Party, to raise funds and keep the celebration vibrant in a changing neighborhood.
Parade president Richard O'Mara emphasizes the importance of reflecting on past events to improve future parades, mentioning the post-parade autopsy to enhance the experience.
The reimagined logo, inspired by Irish genealogy maps, features a Brooklyn map and serves as a tribute to heritage and community for the parade's 30th anniversary.
Fundraising is essential for the parade, with proceeds supporting scholarships for local parishes, having raised $80,000 for Catholic education over the years.
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