The Glenside St. Patrick’s Day Association announced that Tom and Mary Pat Joyce of O’Neill’s Food Market have been named Grand Marshals for the 2027 parade.

From their announcement:

All seven of their children gathered for the big reveal. We presented flowers and official Grand Marshal shirts and asked, “Will you be our 2027 Grand Marshals?” Our outgoing Grand Marshals, Bill and Frances Donahue, parents of our president Noreen McAleer and fellow committee members, joined us to pass the honor on to Tom and Mary Pat. There were hugs, laughter and plenty of family pride. A wonderful afternoon celebrating two people who mean so much to our community.

The Joyces posted the following in response:

We are still in shock over yesterday’s proposal! What an honor to be selected as the Grand Marshals for the 2027 Glenside St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Thank you to the board & committee for thinking of us, and for making this such a special day for our family! We love this community and cannot wait to celebrate!

2026’s festivities drew more than 10,000 attendees and over 60 performances across three stages. 2025’s inaugural run drew roughly 100 local sponsors and upwards of 8,000 attendees.

A reminder that a Bingo Night fundraiser will be held at 7:00pm on Friday, October 23 at Knights of Columbus (235 Limekiln Pike). More details about the Glenside St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival can be found on the event’s official website and the Glenside St. Patrick’s Day Association’s Facebook page. 

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