West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade

10/31/2026

🎃☘️ Happy Halloween, West Orange!

The West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee wishes everyone a fun, festive, and safe Halloween! Enjoy the tricks, treats, and spooky fun! 👻🍬

10/25/2026

🐾☘️TODAY’S THE DAY! Bring the Whole Family! ☘️🐾

Looking for something fun to do with the family today? Come on out and join our friends at the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh in West Orange as they celebrate 10 years of the Luck O’ The Pup Pet Adoption Fair & Fundraiser! 🐶🐱❤️

📅 Sunday, October 25th
⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Shillelagh Club
648 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ

There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

🐶 Adorable pets looking for forever homes

🎃 Trick-or-Treating & Pet Costume Contest

🎨 Face Painting for the Kids

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

🎟️ Basket Raffles & 50/50

🍔 Delicious Food & Refreshments

🙏 Blessing of the Pets at 2:30 PM

Bring the kids, enjoy the fall festivities, and spend a wonderful afternoon with family, friends, and our four-legged companions!

☘️ A great day of family fun, community spirit, and helping animals find loving homes! We hope to see you there! 🐾❤️

10/20/2026

Please find arrangements for our dear friend, Rob Swenson.

… and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. 🙏

Click in the comments section below for the details. 

10/18/2026

🎃☘️We’re all ready for a fun day! Come by the Shillelagh Club for Family Fun Day bring the family, meet up with friends, and enjoy the day with us! Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you here! 🎃

10/15/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear friend, past Deputy Grand Marshal and Parade photographer, Robert “Rob” Swenson.

Rob was a kind, gentle soul and a cherished part of our Irish community. For years, he captured the spirit of the West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish events throughout New Jersey, preserving moments that we will now treasure even more.

An avid golfer who loved to travel, Rob will be remembered for his warmth, friendship, and the familiar smile behind the camera. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Rob’s family, friends, and everyone mourning his loss. Thank you, Rob, for the memories you captured and the kindness you shared.

May he rest in eternal peace.

…and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. ✝️

Arrangements will be posted as soon as they become available. 

10/13/2026

Prayers for Pope Leo ✝️🙏

From Archbishop Hicks:
We thank God that the surgery on Pope Leo was, by all accounts, successful, and that he continues his recovery and recuperation. I know that I join with people from all corners of this archdiocese, across the country, and around the world in keeping the Holy Father in our prayers.

10/13/2026

🚒❤️ OUR COMMUNITY STANDS WITH DANNY SHELLY! ❤️🚒

For years, retired West Orange Firefighter Danny Shelly answered the call to serve and protect our community. Now, as Danny faces one of life’s toughest battles ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and now it’s our turn to stand beside him.

We are proud to help spread the word about this important fundraiser in support of Danny and our West Orange Fire Department families.

💙 HOW YOU CAN HELP:

👕 Purchase an ALS Benefit T-shirt for $35 to show your support and help raise awareness.

❤️ Make a donation to the fundraiser. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.

📣 SHARE THIS POST! Help us reach friends, neighbors, fellow firefighters, and everyone who believes in standing together when one of our own needs support.

Proceeds from this campaign benefit the West Orange Firefighters Foundation and its ALS benefit efforts.

Danny spent his career answering the call for others. Now it’s our turn to answer the call for Danny.

💚 From all of us in the West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade family, Danny, you have a community standing behind you!

PURCHASE A SHIRT or DONATE by clicking the link below in the comments.

10/09/2026

☘️ Every Irish family has a story worth telling! Did your ancestors leave Ireland during the Great Famine and find a new home in New Jersey?

Help the Global Irish Famine Way NJ uncover and preserve their journeys. Even the smallest family memory could be a missing piece of history. Share your story and help keep their legacy alive! 🇮🇪

🇮🇪AN OCEAN BETWEEN. A FAMILY STORY CONNECTING US.

An old letter. A family name. A story passed down from your grandparents. Any of these could be the beginning of discovering your family’s journey.

Did your ancestors leave Ireland during the Great Famine, 1845–1852, and later make New Jersey their home? Whether they arrived through Canada or a port in the United States, we want to hear from you.

You don’t need a complete family history. Let our research team investigate.

Share whatever you know even if it’s just a name, a letter, or a memory. Our Historical Research Committee will work with you, investigate the records, and help piece together the story. You don’t need to know the ship, the arrival date, or every generation before reaching out.

Their journey helped shape the family you are today. Help us preserve it for those who come next.

💬 What family name, letter, or memory could begin your story? Tell us in the comments.

👉 Connect with our research team at www.globalirishfaminewaynj.org and select “Share Your Story.” On Instagram, follow the link in our bio.

Their story is our history. Their journey is our heritage. Their legacy is our future.

Please share this post with family and friends. Someone may have a letter tucked away or a memory waiting to be told.