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Grand Marshal Dinner
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Let the festivities begin! To kick off Irish-American month for the City, and as a prelude to annual Alexandria St. Patrick's Day celebrations, the Ballyshaners host the Grand Marshal Dinner on March 2nd, 2012, at 7:30pm the eve of the Parade. The highlight of this black-tie affair is the official installation of the Parade Grand Marshals.
In this, our thirty-first year, we are very proud and honored to have selected Tom and Melinda Mooney as our Grand Marshals. Tom and Melinda have been outstanding supporters of our Parade for many years and having them serve as the Grand Marshals of our parade is a most fitting tribute.
Although the official investiture is the main purpose of this event, the
Ballyshaners--as you would expect of the Irish--toast the occasion with expected Irish merriment and cheer. The Grand Marshals and guests wine, dine, and dance into the wee hours.
The Grand Marshal Dinner is held each year and is open to friends and all who wish to capture the Irish spirit. So, let your hair down, celebrate and groove with the green!
This event will be held at the Holiday Inn and Suites at 625 1st Street in Old Town Alexandria.
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The 2011 Grand Marshals Tom and Nancy VanCoverden with MG Horst, then Commander Military District of Washington, and John T. Dunleavy, Chairman of the New York St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The Grand Marshals are escorted into the ballroom by the Ballyshaner Honor Guard.
Here are the 2011 Grand Marshals, Tom and Nancy VanCoverden receiving their Grand Marshal Sashes and Blackthorns from Ballyshaner Chairman Pat Troy and President Chris Berry.
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