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Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal Named

Greg Plante will lead the parade on March 24.

The Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade​ Committee has tapped Greg Plante to lead the line of march on March 24,
The Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade​ Committee has tapped Greg Plante to lead the line of march on March 24, (Shutterstock)

RONKONKOMA, NY — The Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee has tapped Greg Plante to lead the line of march on March 24.

The parade will kick off at 2 p.m.

Kenneth Lukas and Robert DeRosso have been chosen as Plante's deputies, and Thomas Healy, Sheila Carpenter, and Rich Poska as his ambassadors.

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The committee's annual brunch at Flanagan's will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It includes a buffet, with coffee and juice, as well as a 50/50 raffle.

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Tickets are $20 per person.

The committee will also host an evening of Psychic Night with Sandy from 7 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 15 at St. Regis Knights of Columbus Hall in Lake Ronkonkoma.

It will include charcuterie and beverages; there will be a cash bar.

Tickets are $70.

The Grand Marshal's Ball will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on March 2 at the Portuguese American Center in Farmingville.

It will include a buffet, an open bar, and dancing.

Tickets are $130.


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