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Announcing the 2026 Grand Marshal

Olympic Gold Medalist and Undisputed World Champion to
Lead 21st Annual Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade

She has been called the greatest female boxer of all time, Ireland’s all time greatest sport legend and a trailblazer in women’s sports. Katie Taylor is a highly celebrated Irish professional boxer and former soccer player. Her career has made her an influential and widely celebrated figure in women’s sport globally.

 She revolutionized the sport and business of boxing, breaking barriers with her groundbreaking achievements in both the amateur and professional arenas, and paving the way for the next generation of women in sport. 

Katie was born on 2 July 1986 in Bray, County Wicklow, the daughter of Irish mother Bridget and English-born father Pete Taylor. She is the youngest of 4 children

She was the undisputed and undefeated world lightweight champion from 2019 to 2024 and has held the undisputed and world super lightweight championship since 2023. A former Ireland international soccer player, Katie won five consecutive gold medals at the Women’s World Championships, gold six times at the European Championships, and gold five times at the European Union Championships. She was the flag bearer for Ireland at the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony before going on to win the gold medal in the lightweight division. Katie is widely credited with being the driving force behind getting women’s boxing added into the Olympics. 

To date, Katie has a professional boxing record of 25 wins (6 knock outs) and 1 loss. 

Her most recent fight in July 2025 was securing a victory over Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden in a sold out crowd of nearly 20,000. It was the first ever all women’s professional boxing card at the venue and televised live on Netflix. 

Katie is married to Sean McCavanagh and lives in Connecticut. We’re thrilled that Katie will be surrounded with family for this event including many traveling from Ireland.

Katie’s Irish roots and global accomplishments embody the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day and the pride of Irish communities around the world and we are simply thrilled that she will serve as Grand Marshal for our 21st Annual Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade.

Please see link to full press release below as well as a number of great websites which will provide more information on Katie Tayor. 

Desmond J. Keogh, Chair
Cape Cod St Patrick’s Parade Committee 

Link to Full Press Release

https://katietaylor.ie

https://www.champion.com/pages/katie-taylor?srsltid=AfmBOorUi_PdBiUiMuM-ATzENnj40uJobcSypjY-j_WAyx3hdRWAoISs

https://www.matchroomboxing.com/boxers/katie-taylor

Katie Taylor’s EPIC Ringwalk For Dublin Homecoming v Chantelle Cameron

https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/katie-taylor

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21st Annual Parade Theme Announcement

2026 Parade Theme

The Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade Committee is pleased to announce the theme for our 21st Annual Parade!

Our theme is:
Heart of a Champion
Dream. Work. Believe.

To earn the title of Champion, it takes a dream, hard work and believing in yourself. A champion could be an athlete, a sports team; perhaps you choose a representation of working towards a dream or a dream itself.

As always, we look forward to your creativity and enthusiasm as you interpret the theme in a way that’s meaningful to you and your group!

☘️ Our theme serves as Hint #1 for our 2026 Grand Marshal ☘️

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Announcing the 2025 Grand Marshal

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!

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Celebrating 20 Years of Parades!


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Whether you have been with us since the VERY beginning in 2005, or you just joined us last year, we consider you part of the Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade Family!  

For the last 19 years we have painted our faces, accessorized in all things green, danced together, bundled up in the snow, rain, and even sported t-shirts in the 60+ degree temperatures…we have collected candy with our kids, tried our best at a little Irish step, and marched along the 2 mile parade route.  Most importantly, we have made memories!  We have made new friends, plans to visit the Cape in the off season, and tried a new restaurant or TWO.  

We look forward to this time together, a chance to reminisce and get FESTIVE, even if just for the day.  We look forward to the many years ahead, and look back fondly on the 20 Years of the Past!  May our paths cross again, as we hope to see you on March 8, 2025, celebrating the past 20 years.  

We have appreciated your support, whether in time, talent or treasure…truly we wouldn’t be able to do it without you.  Whether you plan to MARCH with us this year, or if you will just be with us in spirit, we hope you will considering GIVING again.  We have opportunities as low as $10 (as a Celtic Friend), or as generous as $1500 supporting the many marching bands!  

For without your support we are but a bagpipe with no air.

Please enjoy the video from 2024 below, and consider a gift using the links below.

Thank you and see you on March 8th!

March with Us
Sponsor the Parade
Celtic Friends
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Grand Marshal’s Brunch & Award Presentation

The Parade Committee  & guests gathered at the Optimist Cafe in Yarmouthport to honor the Grand Marshal USS Constitution Commander Billie J Farrell and the award winners at a brunch where the following were presented:

Kenny McGilvray Solid Man Award–  This award is given for untiring community support and enhancement of people’s lives on Cape Cod-the St Patrick’s Parade Committee proudly presented this award to  Yarmouth Police Chief Frank Frederickson

Parade Mayor-this award is  given to an individual who has made an amazing impact on our Cape Cod community. The  Parade Committee proudly presented this award to Dawn Roche

General Thomas Francis Meagher Award-  This Award is presented to the individual who has distinguished him or herself in a manner that sets them apart from others. The award is named after Irish Born Thomas Francis Meagher. who joined the US Army and rose to the rank of Brigadier General. The Committee proudly presents this award to  Freeman Johnson- a Navy Veteran stationed on the USS St Louis during the attack on Pearl Harbor. In September 1945, he witnessed the Japanese in Tokyo Bay.  He was 1/2 up the lookout mast of the USS Iowa and he could see the treat being signed on the USS Missouri about a half mile away. 

In addition to his award- and a nice surprise- Commander Farrell presented Freeman with her USS Constitution challenge coin in recognition of service to his country.

The Committee also recognized the “Irish Man & Woman of the Year” – Paul Silman and Melissa Bateman. 

Heartfelt thanks to all our dedicated  volunteers, who keep the Cape Cod St Patrick’s Parade alive and in our hearts, their contribution to the Parade is unmeasured. 

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2022 Grand Marshal

The 17th Annual Cape Cod St Patrick’s Parade will take place on March 5, 2022 at 11:00am

Talk about LUCK of the IRISH !!

We Have VERY Exciting News!! You do NOT want to miss this Parade!
The 2022 Cape Cod St Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshall will be …

Commander Billie J. Farrell, of the USS Constitution

On January 21, 2022, Commander Billie J Farrell became The USS Constitution’s 77th commanding officer, and first woman to serve as commanding officer in the ships 224 year history. Commander Farrell is a native of Paducah, Kentucky and is a 2004 graduate of the US Naval Academy. Over the years, Commander Farrell has had many Naval assignments including, USS Vella Gulf and USS San Jacinto. She then returned to the US Naval Academy as deputy director for professional development. From here, Commander Farrell was assigned to the Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic, as the deputy. Most recently, she was executive officer aboard USS Vicksburg.

As of February 2021, Commander Farrell had received 2 Meritoriuos Service Medals, 4 Navy and Marine Corp Commendation Medals, and 3 Meritorious Unit Commendations!

The USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship still afloat. This ship was built in Boston’s North End. It played a crucial role in the war of 1812, and defended sea lanes from 1797 until 1855. It was undefeated in battle!

Here’s a little known fact! This historic ship has ties to Cape Cod. Captain John
Percival of West Barnstable MA, was the only captain of the USS Constitution to circumnavigate the globe. The USS Constitution is now docked in Charlestown, MA.
We are so honored to have Commander Farrell leading our 2022 parade!

So Lets give Commander Billie J Farrell , her family and the ships crew, a GREAT BIG CAPE COD IRISH WELCOME on parade day, and congratulate her on this wonderful accomplishment as the first Woman Commander of the USS Constitution.

Sincerely,
Desmond J. Keogh
Chairman
Cape Cod St Patrick’s Parade Committee

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St. Patrick’s Parade in September

With the GREEN light from the Massachusetts reopening guidelines, we are excited to be moving forward with our 16th Annual Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade.

The parade will take place on Saturday September 18, 2021.

This year we have decided to forgo recognizing just person as our “Grand Marshall”. We are dedicating the parade to ALL of our ESSENTIAL workers as well as our first responders and front line workers who helped us get through the unprecedented times of the Covid-19 pandemic.

This AMAZING group of people went to work tirelessly, day after day, month after month, masked, gloved and at times in full body suits, not knowing what NEW challenges the day would bring. The list of essential workers includes (but not restricted to) the following:, grocery store workers,  USPS , delivery truck drivers, tradesmen and women, restaurant workers, teachers, nursing care facility personnel, all health care workers, all public works personnel, along with all Police, Firefighters, and all first responders.

We invite ALL of you to join us in the parade. You are welcome to travel the parade route in a “company ” vehicle, (decorated for our St. Patrick’s Day in September Celebration). If you prefer, you can walk with your fellow workers (Wearing your GREEN), and carry your banner to let us know who you are so we can ALL say a great big, IRISH THANK YOU !

This will be a GREAT day to celebrate the IRISH and all of these OUTSTANDING members of our Cape Cod Community!

So line the parade route on Sept 18, 2021, wear your green, put a “Shamrock” smile on your face, and get a chance to just say “THANK YOU!”

As always, there will be lots of excitement and plenty of surprises in store for you!
In an effort to give back to our community, all businesses and organizations who participated and supported us in the 2020 parade, are welcome to walk in the September parade, free of charge. It’s our way of saying THANK YOU!’

All businesses organizations , walkers, sponsors and float applicants who wish to participate in the parade this year, please click this form here.

Stay Safe & Thank you for your continued support!

The Cape Cod St Patrick’s Parade Committee
Desmond Keogh– Chairman

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Marching on

Who Is Ready for A PARADE??
We have some promising NEWS for 2021!!!
IF parades are allowed to take place as part of the State of Massachusetts
reopening plan by Sept 2021, continuing on with what has become a wonderful
Cape Cod tradition, The 16th annual Cape Cod St Patrick’s Parade will take place on Saturday Sept 18, 2021-

Tell your friends and family to SAVE THE DATE.
As always, there will be lots of excitement and plenty of surprises in store for you!
Please continue to check our Facebook page or website for more details and updates as
we get closer to Parade Day 2021.

We Look forward to seeing ALL of you wearing your green along the (slightly
warmer) parade route in September 2021-

May your day be touched by a bit of Irish Luck, brightened by a song in your Heart and warmed by the smiles of the people you love

Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2021 !!

Stay Safe & Thank you for your continued support!
The Cape Cod St Patrick’s Parade Committee
Desmond Keogh- Chairman