The NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Grand Marshal Michael Benn and the Aides to the Grand Marshal enjoying the excitement that comes with the first moments of the Parade. Photo by The St. Patrick’s Day Parade INC

The 264th New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade took place along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM.

Grand Marshal Michael A. Benn is a proud son of Limerick, and the longtime chairman of the Queens County St. Patrick’s Parade Committee in the Rockaway.

In 2013, just months after the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy to the Rockaways, he and his committee held a St Patrick’s Day Parade, an event credited with boosting morale and helping the Rockaway community come together after the loss of life and property during the storm. Mike A. Benn was one of the communities’ leaders credited with helping the Rockaways rebuild following the devastation.

Mike A. Benn is a very proud union man, having been a member of Local 30 International Union of Operating Engineers and Local 608 Carpenters Union. His dedication to the Rockaway community, Limerick, to his faith and his Irish traditions is an inspiration to all.

We, as a community, are proud of him and we know that all New Yorkers will look to and admire him as he leads the greatest Parade in the world!

The St Patrick’s Day Parade Inc., is a registered NY State Charity (Reg No 07-00-83) and a 501c3 Non-profit Organization (Tax ID11-3489855) and all donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of U.S. Law.