2024 Pearl River St. Patrick’s Day Parade Set for March 17th

St.Patricks Day is fast approaching, and with it comes Orangetown’s biggest celebration of the year, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year’s celebration will be lead by Parade Commander Sergeant Nick Whalen,
and Hibernian of the Year Terry McGeever. Parade Commander Sgt. Whalen is a lifelong Rockland resident. Born and raised in Nanuet, he attended St. Anthony’s School, where he marched in the St. Patrick’s Day parade every year from kindergarten through 8th grade. Whalen began his twenty-year career in law enforcement with the NYPD York City and is now a Sergeant with the Orangetown Police Department. In addition to his police career, Nick also serves as a Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He has served in operations and exercises, including combat and contingency operations, in locations including Iraq, Kuwait, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, and Thailand.

He is a 2-time recipient of the Thomas Kennedy Memorial Award for Bravery at substantial personal risk, a recipient of the Frank Ballard Memorial Award for Life Saving at personal risk, and a recipient of a Certificate
of Special Congressional Recognition.

Hibernian of the Year Terry McGeever has been a Pearl River resident for over 20 years, where she resides with her husband Kevin, a retired NYPD lieutenant, member of the NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, and member of AOH Division 3, along with their 4 children: Kevin, Kiera, Kaileen and Kian.

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pearl River is the second largest in New York State and kicks off Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 1:30-4:00 PM in Pearl River. (28 Railroad Avenue, Pearl River, NY 10965)