With our theme this year as “The Heart of Ireland , 20 years of Music and Tradition” it seems fitting that our Grand Marshal was born and raised in Ireland, and MUSIC has always been a big part of his life!
This year’s Grand Marshal was singing long before he was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1989. In 2014 while officiating a relative’s wedding, he was videotaped while singing “HIS” version of Hallelujah and 46 million views later he became an internet phenomenon! He has performed on Britain’s Got Talent, as well as many charity events all over the world, including right here on Cape Cod.
For the 20th anniversary of the Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade we are honored to have Fr. Ray Kelly, from County Westmeath, Ireland as our Grand Marshal 2025!