The luck of the Irish was with Center Moriches Sunday as the sun broke through and smiled on the St. Patrick’s Parade after a night of torrential rain. Everyone turned out in Kelly green as the sound of bagpipes filled the air. Floats were on display from numerous local businesses along with members of various organizations marching down Main Street.
Brookhaven Town’s Show Mobile served as a grandstand for the 20th annual Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches event, which featured George Keller as the Grand Marshal. Also marching were past Grand Marshals Lee Sinnickson, Joe Townsend, Gerry Sapanaro, and Art Gerhauser.
Local officials joined in the spectacle as well, including County Executive Ed Romaine, Town Supervisor Dan Panico, Legislator Jim Mazzarella, Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig, and Lou Marcoccia, Brookhaven Receiver of Taxes. Buckley’s Irish Pub served as the downtown focal point with many reposing for a pint of Guinness and other potables.
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