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Friends of Erin Announce St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshal

Mon, 01/24/2022 - 17:18
Marilyn Behan

The Friends of Erin have chosen Marilyn Behan to be the 60th Grand Marshal of the Montauk St. Patrick’s Day parade, to be held on March 27 at noon.

The Friends of Erin Pot of Gold raffle tickets are available now at $100 each. The grand prize is $10,000. Tickets can be purchased from any member of the group or online at montaukfriendsoferin.org. Only 400 tickets will be sold, with the drawing to take place at the Friends' annual cocktail party in advance of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 26 at Gurney’s Resort and Spa. Tickets to the annual cocktail party are $75 in advance and $100 at the door.

The Friends of Erin are also encouraging marchers and floats to participate in the 60th Jubilee parade on March 27 at noon. Kathy Keller can be called for more information about entering at 631-335-4122.

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