Father Joe, Mrs. Cioffi and Dr. Kilbride Irish eyes were smiling on the many participants of the St. Patrick’s Day parade last week. St. Joseph School, over 150 marchers strong, marched in the beautiful sunshine to the sounds of the pipes and drums and cheers from school supporters. The award-winning band led the group of parents, teachers, students and alumni behind the school colors and banner. After the band performed at the reviewing stand, the group led the way back to the school for the annual Post Parade Party, chaired by Debbie Hayden. Over 200 guests dined on a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner while being entertained by the sounds of Ireland and the phenomenal performance by the Donny Golden School of Irish Dance. Many thanks to the Doctor family for treating the guests to the beauty of Irish dance! Cead Mile Falite!! For more photos, please visit our website at www.advantageforlife.org or our facebook pages: St. Joseph School-Garden City and St. Joseph School Alumni Page, Garden City, NY

Patrick Ilardi, Michael White, Jack and Shay Meyers and Billy Ilardi before the parade
4th graders ready for the parade
Flag Bearer Bryan Salecker and Alum and Brother Andrew!
Caroline and Elizabeth Tully and Noelle Albertrani
The McKay Family in their Irish finery
Ava Considine’s first St. Paddy’s Day
Patrick Noonan and “Josie” the yellow lab!
The starting lineup
...and the march begins!
At the reviewing stand
Riverdance!
The Grand Finale
The SJS School Board
7th graders and one rouge 5th grader before the parade
7th graders manning the beverage stand
James Campbell tries to Irish step!