Press Release 1/3/22

SOUTH AMBOY – 2022 marks the 45th annual South Amboy Saint Patrick’s Day Parade set to begin at 2 pm on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Once again, the parade committee is hard at work coordinating this monumental event with the City of South Amboy.  As one of the biggest events in the city of South Amboy and one of the largest parades in the State of New Jersey the parade will featuring more than 23 bands and over 2,000 marchers. This year we are adding some new bands to the lineup as well as confirming city favorites such as South Amboy’s own D.B. Kelly Pipes and Drums. Parade participant will begin line-up at 1 pm on South Pine Avenue. 

South Amboy resident Tom Dempsey will serve as the Parade’s Grand Marshal.

Mr. Dempsey, or “Demps” to his friends and family, grew up in Jersey City, NJ and is best known for his impressive work history, entrepreneurial spirit, positive, energetic personality and his “gift of the gab.”  A member of the South Amboy Ancient Order of Hibernians for over 23 years, Mr. Dempsey has served as both Treasurer and Financial Secretary for the organization

He and his wife Phyllis were the proud owners of Phyllis’ Sugar Bowl which offered residents homemade chocolates and ice cream for over 28 years at its former location on Broadway in South Amboy.

When given the honor of Grand Marshal, Mr. Dempsey explained that “I have been pretty successful in my life but being named Grand Marshal of the South Amboy Parade is an honor I can’t explain. It has left me humble and speechless and as I look over my 88 years, I can honestly say that this is cherry on the cake.” 

For additional parade information or to register your organization as a 2022 parade participant, please visit www.southamboyparade.com.