What LUCK! Sunshine brought out the green, the gold and a huge happy crowd for Methuen’s very first St. Patrick’s Day Parade. On March 21, all ages filled the sidewalks as floats, bands, community groups, businesses, public servants and even St. Patrick himself marched from Nicholson Stadium to the Park N Ride on Pelham Street. With 86 entries, the parade lasted over an hour and a half!
Congrats to the parade organizers, volunteers, participants and spectators who – together – made this such a positive event!
Save the date: Next year’s Methuen St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held Saturday, March 20, 2027!
The parade’s grand marshal – birthday boy Frank Curran (85!) – walked the entire route! ML photo by Melissa Fili
Several bands treated the crowds to the music and culture of Ireland.
ML photo by Melissa Fili
The parade rolls past City Hall. ML photo by Melissa Fili
Miss Massachusetts Khailah Griffin explains to National American Jr. Miss Massachusetts Amarikel Fontanez of Methuen how she puts on her crown.
ML photo by Nancy Reardon
Someone took his St. Patrick’s Day Parade assignment seriously!
ML photo by Barbie Kiberstis
There were several tributes to late Mayor Neil P. Perry … who was so very proud of his Irish heritage … including this banner held by the DeCologeros.
ML photo by Barbie Kiberstis
That’s three generations of the Melvin family walking the route!
ML photo by Melissa Fili
Five-year-old Mariella Jimenez and big sis Sofia, 7, dressed for the occasion!
ML photo by
Melissa Fili
The Gosselin and Delaney families showed off some SERIOUS Irish pride! ML photo by Melissa Fili
The Blues Brothers – The Next Generation brought their band, followed by a classic car adorned with a harmonica-playing soul man!
ML photo by Barbie Kiberstis
Victoria, Aurora and Rhonda Ursillo cheered on the marchers!
Now THAT’S a horn!
ML photo by Melissa Fili
The colorful costumes – and massive cracking whips! – of the Asociacion Carnavelesca got everyone’s attention!
ML photo by Barbie Kiberstis
Kate Capodagli and her son Connor joined friends Caitlin and Kevin Alliette with daughter Riley and son Benjamin in a wagon, along with friends Mike and Maggie Patti, Emil and Lidia Lora. Kate said, “Everyone had such a great time!”
ML photo by Nancy Reardon
The Irish Cottage was the proud winner of the first Mayor’s Cup, honoring late Mayor Neil Perry. Shown are St. Patrick (Ed Johnson), City Councilor and parade organizer John Drew, Collie Ryan and Jimmy Kearney of the Irish Cottage, grand marshal Frank Curran, Mayor DJ Beauregard and state Rep. Ryan Hamilton. ML photo by Nancy Reardon
Live music got toes tappin’!
ML photo by Barbie Kiberstis
This super-tall dude was wrapped in non-stop ribbon for the entire route! ML photo by Barbie Kiberstis
Frank Curran’s family traveled from Maine and New Jersey to surprise him at the parade. Photo by Nancy Reardon
There were even a few four-legged participants! ML photo by Melissa Fili
HATS ON to sisters Linda (aleft) and Nancy Marsden who bundled up to watch the march. ML photo by Melissa Fili
MethuenLife history writer Joe Bella was a sharp-dressed man, walking the route with the St. Alfio Society. ML photo by Melissa Fili
Shots were heard ‘round the parade route, thanks to the Shriners. ML photo by Barbie Kiberstis
