A display of Irish pride will march through the city of Syracuse streets this weekend.
Founded in 1982 by Nancy Duffy, the St. Patrick's Day Parade was born out of a desire to bring Irish heritage and culture to the city neighborhoods. The parade theme, “Running Through Tipperary,” celebrates the communities the Irish and other immigrants have established in Syracuse, and pays homage to the annual Shamrock run through Tipperary Hill.
This year’s Grand Marshal, Eileen Murray, is one of the founders of the 4-mile race which runs through the hilly street of the traditionally Irish westside neighborhood.
The parade will also feature Gael of the Year Ralph Rotella, owner of Discount Shoe Repair in downtown Syracuse. Rotella fixes and repairs shoes for charity, donating about 37,350 pairs to the Rescue Mission in 2021.
The parade begins at noon and will be held at Nancy Duffy Lane, also known as South Salina Street.
