The Gerritsen Beach 15th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade took place on March 29, featuring over 30 local groups and community members. This year's event, held in honor of founders Tom and Dolores Donovan, marked the largest turnout in its history. Residents Gary and Lucille Lovis expressed joy at the increased community participation, highlighting the parade as a momentous occasion for culture and camaraderie. The event served as a reminder of the close-knit nature of the neighborhood, enabling residents to celebrate their heritage together in a vibrant, collective display.
Compared to where it came from, it's the largest parade that Gerritsen Beach has ever had, parade organizer and family member Jim Donovan said.
It's a community thing where everybody knows each other and it's a great group of people, longtime residents Gary and Lucille Lovis said.
How often do you pause for a couple of minutes out of the day to come out and get to honor another culture, hear the music and see a parade?
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