PHOTOS | Record crowd celebrates 30 years of Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade * Brooklyn Paper
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The Bay Ridge community celebrated its 30th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, drawing a record crowd in a vibrant display of Irish pride. The event, a culmination of a year-long dedication, showcased a new logo inspired by Irish genealogy and highlighted community ties through commemorative merchandise. Proceeds from the parade support scholarships for local children, with over $90,000 raised to date. This year also honored late leader Mike Long and marked a continued celebration of Irish culture, reflecting Bay Ridge's rich heritage and strong communal relationships.
The 30th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Bay Ridge showcased Irish pride, celebrating community and heritage with a record crowd supporting local fundraising efforts.
This year's milestone parade featured a reimagined logo inspired by Irish genealogy maps, and the commemorative shirt allowed individuals to include their names.
Since its humble beginnings in 1993, the parade has become a grand celebration of Irish culture, supporting local scholarships and honoring the community's history.
Parade president Richard O'Mara emphasized the importance of merchandise in fundraising efforts, aiding in the committee's mission of raising scholarships for children.
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