The clarinets are ready to go! St. Joseph School wore its' green as students, administrators, PTA board members, school board members and parents turned out to march in the parade held in the village on March 4. The school band under the direction of Mr. Fisher held forth on the chilly day with old favorites such as the Notre Dame Fight Song. After the parade, school marchers celebrated at a Post Parade Party hosted by the PTA in the Monsignor Bennett Auditorium. Traditional Irish fare like corned beef and cabbage, as well as the music of Shaymac, quickly warmed everyone up. It was a great day for St. Patrick and St. Joseph School, both Garden City favorite traditions. (Photos by Virginia Austria)

The eighth graders are old hands at the parade. The famous storybook character Flat Stanley is going to march in the parade. Marchers assemble behind the school banner. Warming up! From left, Associate Pastor of St. Joseph Church Father Brian Ingram and Pastor Father Joseph Schlafer. From left, school parents Marie Murphy with Jim and Cathy McGuire, wearing their Irish sweaters against the cold. A contemplative moment before the parade begins. From left, Assistant Principal Mary Murphy and Principal Dr. Eileen T. Kilbride just before the parade. The school Brownie troop proudly marched with their leader, Erin McCarthy. Father Brian Ingram with happy students. St. Patrick's Day makes everyone smile!