2019 Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Photos

Lots of photos from the 2019 Cleveland St. Patrick's Day

Judge Terrence O'Donnell and Bishop Nelson perez

Gaelic Glenn Alpacas

West Side Irish American Club at Parade

Division 2 kicked off with the West Side Irish American Club.

Photos and video of Division 2 and the West Side Irish American Club.

Irish American Club East Side at Parade

There were 3 Divisions to the Parade. Division 1 was led by the Irish American Club East Side and their first-place winning float.

See video and photos of the IACES and Division 1

2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Cleveland

The 2019 St Patrick's Day Parade in Cleveland was the 177th in the city.

Before the Parade. honorees and dignitaries gathered on the steps of the Cosgrove Center including Grand Marshall Bill Homan, Mother of the Year Eileen Kilroy, Inside Co-Chair Patti Maher Hanrahan and Outside Co-Chair Sr. Corita Ambro.

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177th Cleveland St Patrick's Day Parade - Cosgrove Steps

The 2019 St Patrick's Day Parade in Cleveland was the 177th.

Honorees and dignitaries gathered on the steps of the Cosgrove Center including Grand Marshall Bill Homan, Mother of the Year Eileen Kilroy, Inside Co-Chair Patti Maher Hanrahan and Outside Co-Chair Sr. Corita Ambro. Mayor Frank Jackson, County Executive Armond Budish and Councilman Blaine Griffin were also there.

Katie Cooper led the Irish anthem in Gaelic and then the US anthem. Bishop Nelson Perez gave an invocation and the parade was dedicated to the late Bill Carney whose family was on the steps.

Then Grand Marshall Bill Homan blew the whistle to begin the Parade.

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2017 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Division 3

Highlights of Division 3 of the 175th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cleveland included the
Leneghan Academy, St Malachi, Great Lakes Science Center, South Central HS Marching Band, Great Lakes Brew, Wickliffe Percussion, The Blue Gavel, Tom Patton, TNT Starlettes, Knights of Columbus, Ohio Rose of Tralee, Cleveland Ceili Club, St Ed’s Trash Talkers, Cleveland Hiking Club, Wiremen’s Shamrock Club, Irish Setter Club, Irish Northern Aid, Cathedral Latin, NDCL High School band, Academy Irish Dance and the Cleveland Rovers Rugby Club.


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2017 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Division 2

Highlights of Division 2 of the 175th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cleveland included the West Side Irish American Club, Gaelic Football Club, Pioneers, St Martin de Porres band, Irish Wolfhounds, Painter Union, Krazy Kops, St Pat’s Westpark, Cleveland Right to Life, Lake Metroparks, Red Cross, Notre Dame College Band, Cleveland State, Wizard World, O’Hare School of Irish Dance, University Circle, Cleveland Vegan Society, Mentor Fire Fighters, Magnificat HS, St Vincent-St Mary HS band, Local 3 Heat and Frost, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Boy Scouts, Thistledown, Jack Casino and  Millwrights Local 1090.

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2017 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Division 1

Highlights of Division 1 of the 175th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cleveland included the Irish American Club East Side, Holy Name Societies, Red Hat Society, Plumbers Local 55, Murphy Irish Arts Center, Sea of Blue, Burning River Roller Girls, Cleveland 19 News, Cleveland Metroparks, St Ignatius HS Marching Band, Pipefitters Local 120, Alpacas, Cleveland Polonia,  St Helen Unicycle Drill Team, The Corrigans, Elevator Constructors Local 17, Cleveland Public Library, Cleveland Asian Festival, Rolling Thunder POW/MIA, Ohio State Alumni, Cleveland Indians, St Brendan Parish and the Weed Man.


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2017 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Start

The 175th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cleveland stepped off with Grand Marshal Roger S. Weist, Irish Mother of the Year Angela Murphy, Inside Co-Chair John Patrick Lackey and Outside Co-Chair Margaret Lynch.

They were followed by other dignitaries and public officials including Mayor Frank Jackson and County Executive Armond Budish, the Cleveland Police Department, Cleveland Fire Department and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.


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2017 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Anthems and Whistle Blowing

Just before the 175th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cleveland, dignitaries gathered on the steps of the Cosgrove Center and the 2017 honorees were introduced.  Grand Marshal - Roger S. Weist, Irish Mother of the Year - Angela Murphy, Inside Co-Chair - John Patrick Lackey, Outside Co-Chair - Margaret Lynch.

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson presented a proclamation and Katie Cooper led the national anthem of Ireland in Irish and of the United Sates.  Then Grand Marshall Roger Weist blew the whistle to begin the Parade.

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West Side Irish American Club 2017 St. Patrick’s Day Float

Timmy Campbell of the West Side Irish American Club Float Committee explained the 2017 club float just before the 175th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cleveland. The float featured memories from past parades.

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Irish American Club East Side 2017 St. Patrick’s Day Float

John Washer of the Irish American Club East Side Float Committee explained the 2017 club float just before the 175th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cleveland. The float won best float in the Parade.

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Red Hat Society of Ohio greetings for St. Patrick’s Day

Ladies from the Red Hat Society Ohio Chapter wished everyone a Happy St Patrick’s Day before the 175th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cleveland.

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Donna Leary introduces Hibernian of the Year Maire Kilbane Leffel

Donna Leary introduced Maire Kilbane Leffel as the 2017 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Hibernian of the Year at the annual Saint Brigid Day Mass and Breakfast put on by Our Lady of the Rosary Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians in Cleveland.

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2017 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshall Roger Weist

2017 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshall Roger Weist spoke at the 2017 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Grand Marshall at the annual Saint Brigid Day Mass and Breakfast put on by Our Lady of the Rosary Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians in Cleveland.

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Jim Weist introduces 2017 St. Patrick’s Day Grand Marshall Roger Weist

Jim Weist introduced his brother Roger Weist as the 2017 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Grand Marshall at the annual Saint Brigid Day Mass and Breakfast put on by Our Lady of the Rosary Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians in Cleveland.

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2017 Irish Mother of the Year Angela Murphy

2017 Irish Mother of the Year Angela Murphy spoke at the 2017 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Irish Mother of the Year at the annual Saint Brigid Day Mass and Breakfast put on by Our Lady of the Rosary Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians in Cleveland.

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Patrick Murphy introduces 2017 Irish Mother of the Year Angela Murphy

Patrick Murphy introduced his mother Angela Murphy as the 2017 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Irish Mother of the Year at the annual Saint Brigid Day Mass and Breakfast put on by Our Lady of the Rosary Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians in Cleveland.

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2017 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Co-Chair John Lackey

2017 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Inside Co-Chair John Lackey was represented by his daughter Sheila McDonald at the annual Saint Brigid Day Mass and Breakfast put on by Our Lady of the Rosary Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians in Cleveland.

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2017 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Co-Chair Margaret Lynch

2017 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Outside Co-Chair Margaret Lynch spoke at the annual Saint Brigid Day Mass and Breakfast put on by Our Lady of the Rosary Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians in Cleveland.

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