The 5th Annual Essex go Bragh Parade will be held March 12.
ESSEX – Many local organizations, led by Grand Marshal Augie Pampel, will be celebrating “All Things Green” at the Fifth Annual Essex go Bragh Irish Parade, on Saturday, March 12.
Mary Ellen Barnes, Park and Recreation Director, said, “Every parade needs a Grand Marshal, and the Essex go Bragh Parade is no exception! We have had some tremendously distinguished individuals serving that honored position in the past. Last year Essex Park and Recreation Commission was proud to announce that Augie Pampel would serve as 2015 Grand Marshal. However, thanks to a couple of mid-March snow storms, our parade was canceled and Mr. Pampel could not serve. We are hoping that with a little Irish Luck on March 12, 2016, the parade will return with Augie leading the way!”
Barnes continued, “Mr. Pampel has been living and contributing to the Essex community for many years. He has worked tirelessly as the Town of Essex Tree Warden since 1994. He is a proud member of the Essex Garden Club and was instrumental in securing Keep America Beautiful Grants, used for tree restoration throughout the three villages. We are tremendously honored by Augie Pampel’s participation in our 5th Annual Essex go Brag Parade as Grand Marshal.”
The parade steps off from Essex Town Hall at 10:30 a.m. The parade route is down West Avenue to Main Street, turning onto Ferry Street. Marching groups must arrive by 10 a.m. For more information about participating in the parade, contact Mary Ellen Barnes at 860-767-4340 x100 or [email protected].
In case of severe weather, the parade will be held on March 13.