Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Sets Date

RONKONKOMA, NY — The Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee has set March 26 as the big day for the 33rd annual event.

The parade will kick off with Grand Marshal John McNamara leading the line of march. He will be accompanied by deputy grand marshal Bill Thompson and Tim Blewett, as well as ambassadors Laura Slattery and Jim Edmond.

The parade will start on Hawkins Avenue at School Street and head south down Hawkins Avenue, ending at Thorne Street.

"Many businesses and families have supported us, also making great memories while watching our parade," the parade committee stated on its website. "We run this parade solely on donations raised by fundraising throughout the year, but we also give back to the community by making donations to Toys for Tots, St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, and Wounded Warriors, just to name a few."

The parade committee will host a brunch at Flanagan's Pub on Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event includes a buffet with breakfast, coffee, and juice, as well as a Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $20. To make a purchase, click here.

The Grand Marshal's Ball will be held on Feb. 25 from 6 to 10 p.m. at St. Joseph's R.C. Church Hall.

Tickets are $125.

For more information, go to www.ronkonkomaparade.org or call 631-304-6303.