Press Release 2/10/20

SOUTH AMBOY – 2020 marks the 44th annual South Amboy Saint Patrick’s Day Parade set to begin at 2 pm on Sunday, March 15. It is one of the biggest events in in the city of South Amboy and has become one of the largest parades in the State of New Jersey featuring more than 23 bands and over 2,000 marchers. Marchers will begin line-up at 1 pm on South Pine Avenue.

Due to road construction on Main Street, the parade route has been changed and marchers will move down Second Street to avoid the construction area. Residents are advised that roads may be closed as early as 11am on parade day.

This year’s parade is dedicated to South Amboy native, Ron Sturgis, one of the original Co-Chairman of the Parade Committee. Sadly, we lost Ron in January of this year. Ron was a friend to all and through his leadership, hard work and enthusiasm the South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade continues to become bigger and better. Ron will be greatly missed by all but we take comfort in knowing that he will be smiling down upon the City on parade day.

The parade will provide spectators with a multi-cultural array of entertainment including various pipe and drum bands, the sounds of Salsa music, a traditional Chinese folklore Waist Drum Team, and the Uptown String Brand bringing the color, excitement and grandeur of the Philadelphia Mummers to our city.

Spectators are encouraged to bring non-perishable canned or boxed food items to donate to the less fortunate. Donation bins will be located at City Hall and near the Grandstand on Parade Day.

Parade honorees are all individuals who have a history of volunteerism and service to the city and residents of South Amboy.

Serving as Grand Marshals of the 2020 parade will be Tim and Karen Woziak, lifelong resident of South Amboy have a 20 plus year history of volunteering for various organizations throughout the city. Mr. Woziak, in additional to his position as a volunteer fire fighter with the South Amboy Fire Department, he also serves as a member of the South Amboy First Aid Squad. Mrs. Woziak, is also a member of the South Amboy First Aid Squad and along with her husband has been active in South Amboy’s youth baseball, softball, football and basketball programs.

Dennis Kelly, President of APG Security, has been named Honorary Grand Marshal and joins his brother Brian, mother and father as individuals recognized and honored by the South Amboy Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. Dennis has a 30 years history of contributions and philanthropy to various local, county and state civic groups.

Hoffman High School graduate and South Amboy resident Larry Parsons will serve as Deputy Grand Marshall. A member of the Protection Engine Company #1 since 1973, Larry is also a retired member of the South Amboy First Aid Squad and active in many civic organizations that benefit the residents of South Amboy.

In addition, Karen Robson, Director of Operations, South Amboy YMCA Branch and Mary Szaro, President of the South Amboy Historical Society will be recognized as Special Honored Guests for their contributions to the City of South Amboy on parade day.

For detail information on all St. Patrick’s Day events and additional parade details please visit our web site at www.southamboyparade.com.